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Behavioural Intervention

Resistance Exercise for Stroke Recovery (POWER-F Trial)

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Research Sponsored by McMaster University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Able to walk >10 meters with or without the use of an assistive device

≥18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up through study completion, over 13 months

Awards & highlights

POWER-F Trial Summary

This trial examines if a resistance exercise program can help improve muscle mass, strength & power after a stroke for better mobility & independence.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults over 18 who had a stroke at least 6 months ago, can walk more than 10 meters with or without help, live at home, and have mild to moderate stroke effects. People with heart issues like unstable chest pain or uncontrolled high blood pressure, severe thinking problems preventing safe exercise, or those in active stroke rehab cannot join.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests if power-focused resistance training (exercises that improve muscle strength and power) is doable for people who've had a stroke. It looks at how this type of workout affects muscle mass, strength, overall fitness levels, heart health and walking independence after a stroke.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

While the trial's description doesn't list specific side effects of the exercises being tested, general risks may include muscle soreness or strain from physical activity. The eligibility criteria suggest avoiding participants with conditions where exercise could be unsafe.

POWER-F Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I can walk more than 10 meters, with or without help like a cane.

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I am 18 years old or older.

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It has been over 6 months since my stroke.

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My stroke has left me with slight to moderate disability.

POWER-F Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ through study completion, over 13 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~through study completion, over 13 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and through study completion, over 13 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Feasibility: Attendance and attrition

Feasibility: Exercise tolerance

Feasibility: Participant recruitment

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Secondary outcome measures

30-second chair stand test

Global physical activity questionnaire

Isokinetic power

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POWER-F Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Power TrainingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

The program is intentionally designed with 3 progressive phases: Phase 1 Familiarization (Week 1) will allow participants to begin with a low-intensity version of the training program (body weight resisted or light weights at RPE 2-3 for 8 repetitions) to acclimate participants to the movements. Phase 2 Strength (Weeks 2-5) will progress in loads to achieve volitional fatigue between 5-8 repetitions (RPE 7-9). Phase 3 Power (Weeks 6-10) will use intensities between RPE 4-6 (15-20 repetitions) and execute each exercise at the highest possible velocity to focus on muscle power. The exercises, selected to emphasize functional movements relevant to daily activities.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

McMaster UniversityLead Sponsor

884 Previous Clinical Trials

2,598,301 Total Patients Enrolled

21 Trials studying Stroke

41,722 Patients Enrolled for Stroke

Media Library

Power-focused resistance training (Behavioural Intervention) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05816811 — N/A

Stroke Research Study Groups: Power Training

Stroke Clinical Trial 2023: Power-focused resistance training Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05816811 — N/A

Power-focused resistance training (Behavioural Intervention) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05816811 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is enrollment in this trial open and ongoing?

"According to clinicaltrials.gov, this research is currently enlisting participants since its first posting on August 1st 2023 and most recent update on July 24th 2023."

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What is the cap on enrolment for this research project?

"Indeed, the data posted on clinicaltrials.gov shows that this research endeavour is actively recruiting participants. It was first published in August 1st 2023 and recently updated July 24th 2023 with a need for 15 subjects from one location."

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What results is this medical research endeavor striving to acquire?

"This 13-month long study aspires to assess the safety of this medication by evaluating serious and non-serious adverse events. Additionally, it will measure lower extremity strength and endurance with a 30 Second Chair Stand Test (30sCST), stroke-specific health related quality of life using Stroke Impact Scale 3.0 (SIS-3.0) comprised of 59 items measuring 8 domains, and functional mobility via Timed Up & Go test (TUG)."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Power Exercise for Stroke Recovery: The POWER Feasibility Trial

Ada Tang 2023. "Power Exercise for Stroke Recovery: The POWER Feasibility Trial". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05816811.