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NCT03726047 Exercise and Motor Learning After Stroke (Study #3)

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NCT ID NCT03726047
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of Delaware
Condition Stroke
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 80 participants
Start Date 2019-12-01
Primary Completion 2027-01-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 85 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Exercise

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 80 participants in total. It began in 2019-12-01 with a primary completion date of 2027-01-31.

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Brief Summary

Subjects with chronic stroke (\> 6 months post-stroke) will learn a new walking pattern through distorted visual feedback. Retention of the pattern will be tested without visual feedback immediately after learning and 24 hours later. Subjects will be randomly assigned to the control group or the exercise group. The control group will simply complete the learning task. The exercise group will complete 5 minutes of exercise immediately following the first retention test to test for the effects of exercise on retention 24 hours later.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: Age 18-85 Single, unilateral, chronic stroke (\>6 months post-stroke), confirmed by MRI or CT scan Score \>1 on question 1b and \>0 on question 1c of the NIH Stroke Scale Able to walk at self-selected speed without assistance from another person Resting heart rate between 40-100 beats per minute Resting blood pressure between 90/60 to 185/100 Exclusion Criteria: Evidence of cerebellar stroke on clinical MRI or CT scan, because of role of cerebellum in learning Other neurologic conditions in addition to stroke Inability to walk outside the home prior to the stroke Coronary artery bypass graft or myocardial infarction within past 3 months, Musculoskeletal pain that limits walking Inability to communicate with investigators Visual field cut Neglect Unexplained dizziness in last 6 months

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Darcy Reisman, PhD

✉ dreisman@udel.edu

📞 3028310508

Principal Investigator

Darcy Reisman, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of Delaware

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03726047 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 85 Years, studying Stroke. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT03726047 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03726047 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at dreisman@udel.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT03726047 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Newark, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03726047 clinical trial?

NCT03726047 is sponsored by University of Delaware. The principal investigator is Darcy Reisman, PhD at University of Delaware. The trial plans to enroll 80 participants.

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