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Stroke rehab boost: exercise plus Self-Management may keep patients moving

NCT ID NCT02951338

Symptom relief Sponsor: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested a program called PROPEL that combines group aerobic exercise with weekly self-management discussions for people recovering from a stroke. The goal was to see if this approach helps participants stay physically active for six months after leaving rehabilitation. The trial enrolled 57 people across six hospitals, but it was terminated early, so the findings are limited.

What this could mean

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Active substance
PROPEL program (group aerobic exercise plus self-management discussions)
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help stroke survivors stay more active after rehab, improving recovery and reducing the risk of another stroke.
What could go wrong
The trial was terminated early with only 57 participants, so results are limited. It is unclear if the program works better than exercise alone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

57 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2017

Finished

Sep 2020

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals who are referred to the group aerobic exercise or PROPEL programs as part of their stroke rehabilitation. Exclusion Criteria: * Language or communication barrier that prevents completion of questionnaires (e.g., severe receptive or global aphasia or non-English speaking); * Cognitive impairment that would prevent participation in unsupervised exercise; * Attend less than 50% of group aerobic exercise/PROPEL sessions; and/or * Attend less than 4 of the 6 group discussion sessions (for individuals referred to the PROPEL program).

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Conditions

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Motor Activity stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Stroke

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hamilton Health Sciences

    Hamilton, Ontario, L8L 2X2, Canada

  • St. Joseph's Care Group

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 5G7, Canada

  • Sunnybrook Research Institute

    Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5, Canada

  • Toronto Rehabilitation Institute - UHN

    Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2A2, Canada

  • West Park Healthcare Centre

    Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1V7, Canada

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