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Exercise for Stroke Recovery (EBH Trial)
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Research Sponsored by Baltimore VA Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Able to walk 30 feet without human assistance
Able to rise from a chair unaided
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 6 month
Awards & highlights
EBH Trial Summary
This trial will examine the impact of a 6 month, low intensity group exercise class on fitness, walking, balance, and brain health in individuals who have had a prior stroke or TIA, or who have vascular disease risk factors.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals who have had a stroke or TIA (mini-stroke), or are at risk due to high blood pressure, cholesterol issues, diabetes, or pre-diabetes. Participants must be able to understand the study and consent, get up from a chair on their own, have finished any post-stroke therapy if needed, and walk 30 feet without help.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests how a 6-month low-intensity group exercise program affects fitness levels, walking ability, balance, and brain health in people with cardiovascular risks or past strokes/TIAs. Fitness and brain health will be measured before starting other MERCE exercises too.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves exercise as an intervention rather than medication there may not be traditional side effects; however participants might experience muscle soreness or fatigue related to physical activity.
EBH Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I can walk 30 feet on my own without help.
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I can get up from a chair without help.
EBH Trial Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 6 month
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~6 month
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Change from Baseline in executive function
Electroencephalography
Change from baseline in cortical thickness
+1 moreEBH Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Group Exercise ClassExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
6 month group balance/exercise class, three days a week - up to one hour. Exercise program includes walking around a track, bodyweight/balance exercises, and an obstacle course.
Group II: TestingActive Control1 Intervention
Subjects enrolled in other MERCE exercise and robotics interventions will receive balance/walking tests, MRI with famous name recognition task, and cognitive testing pre and post their intervention.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Baltimore VA Medical CenterLead Sponsor
32 Previous Clinical Trials
2,825 Total Patients Enrolled
University of MarylandOTHER
160 Previous Clinical Trials
301,983 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Cardiovascular Risk
225 Patients Enrolled for Cardiovascular Risk
Emily Byrne, BSStudy DirectorBaltimore VA Medical Center
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I have a history of leg pain due to poor blood flow.I have high blood pressure readings over 190/110 on two different occasions.I have had a heart attack or heart failure in the last 3 months.I was recently hospitalized for a severe illness or surgery.You drink more than three servings of alcohol a day.You have severe memory and thinking problems.I have finished all my scheduled physical therapy sessions after my stroke.I can walk 30 feet on my own without help.I have a history of unstable chest pain.I have a history of serious heart valve problems.I have major depression that has not been treated.I can get up from a chair without help.I have a history of lung or kidney failure.I have a condition that limits my ability to exercise due to pain or muscle issues.I have a severe communication disorder that affects my understanding.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Group Exercise Class
- Group 2: Testing
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Are investigators actively recruiting participants for this research?
"Clinicaltrials.gov discloses that this clinical trial, originally posted on July 1st 2013, is currently in search of test subjects. The entry was most recently modified on October 28th 2016."
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Are individuals aged younger than 50 years old accepted into this medical trial?
"To be enrolled in this trial, participants must meet the age criterion of 18-95. There are 40 studies for minors and 1075 for adults aged 65 or above."
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Is it possible to be an active participant in this clinical trial?
"For this investigation, 300 individuals aged between 18 and 95 that have suffered a stroke are being recruited. To be considered for the trial, applicants must demonstrate their capacity to stand up from a chair without help as well as traverse 30 feet unaccompanied."
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How many individuals are engaging in this clinical examination?
"Affirmative. According to the clinicaltrials.gov database, this research is still recruiting members of the public as participants. The trial was first announced on July 1st 2013 and had its most recent update on October 28th 2016; 300 people are needed from one site in total."
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