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Forced Aerobic Exercise for Stroke

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Led By Susan Linder, DPT
Research Sponsored by The Cleveland Clinic
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up end of treatment +1 year (14 months from baseline)
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Summary

This trial is testing whether aerobic exercise can help people recover movement after a stroke, and whether it is cost-effective.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 18-85 who had a stroke at least 6 months ago, can walk over 20 meters with minimal help, and have moderate arm movement issues. It's not for those recently hospitalized for heart problems, arrhythmia, severe valve disease, lung clots or recent anti-spasticity treatments.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if forced aerobic exercise helps stroke survivors recover arm and leg function better than standard therapy. It also assesses the cost-effectiveness of these exercises compared to repetitive task practice for upper extremities.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include typical risks associated with physical activity such as muscle soreness or strain. Since participants have had strokes, there's an increased risk of cardiovascular events during exercise.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~end of treatment +1 year (14 months from baseline)
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and end of treatment +1 year (14 months from baseline) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Upper arm
Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA)
Secondary outcome measures
Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression (CES-D)
Left Ankle Range of Motion
Left Hip Range of Motion (coronal plane)
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: Upper Extremity Repetitive Task Practice OnlyActive Control1 Intervention
Participants will perform the following: 1. 90 minutes of upper extremity repetitive arm exercises
Group II: Aerobic Exercise & Repetitive Task PracticeActive Control2 Interventions
Participants will perform the following: 45 minutes of cycling 45 minutes of upper extremity repetitive arm exercises

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Who is running the clinical trial?

The Cleveland ClinicLead Sponsor
1,037 Previous Clinical Trials
1,366,951 Total Patients Enrolled
14 Trials studying Stroke
1,674 Patients Enrolled for Stroke
Susan Linder, DPT3.038 ReviewsPrincipal Investigator - The Cleveland Clinic
The Cleveland Clinic
1Patient Review
It's been difficult to get in touch with Dr. Linder or anyone at her office. I called and left my name and number on two consecutive days but wasn't able to get a call back. I'm guessing she might have sold her practice to Forum Health, but I haven't been able to reach them either.
~10 spots leftby Jul 2025
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