Stroke survivors may walk better with exercise before therapy
NCT ID NCT07650500
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether adding 20 minutes of moderate-to-high intensity aerobic exercise before constraint-induced movement therapy helps stroke survivors walk better. Fifty adults who had a stroke at least 6 months ago will take part in a 4-week intensive program, followed by an 8-week home telerehab program using a mobile app. The goal is to see if the exercise boost leads to lasting improvements in walking, balance, and daily activity.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Lower Extremity Modified Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy plus moderate-to-high intensity aerobic exercise
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a more effective rehab program that helps stroke survivors walk better and stay active at home.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-stage trial with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intensive program may be hard to stick with, and home telerehab might not work for all.
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Study facts
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 50 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Aug 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2029
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 70 years. * History of a first-ever stroke occurring at least 6 months before enrollment. * Independence in personal activities of daily living (e.g., dressing, undressing, and using the toilet). * Ability to take a few steps indoors without a walking aid and without supervision; use of an orthosis is permitted. Exclusion Criteria: * Unstable cardiovascular disease or exercise-induced epilepsy. * Insufficient cognitive ability to participate in group-based training, including the capacity to understand, follow, and maintain verbal instructions during exercise tasks. * Blood pressure \>140/90 mmHg at the first visit.
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