NCT02076776

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to gain a better understanding of how different types of exercise can help people after a stroke. The investigators want to study if different types of exercise will improve the use of arm and hand function after a stroke.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
21

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable stroke

Timeline
Completed

Started Aug 2012

Typical duration for not_applicable stroke

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

August 1, 2012

Completed
1.6 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 24, 2014

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 4, 2014

Completed
8 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 1, 2014

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 1, 2014

Completed
3.8 years until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

August 1, 2018

Completed
Last Updated

August 31, 2018

Status Verified

August 1, 2018

Enrollment Period

2.3 years

First QC Date

February 24, 2014

Results QC Date

July 2, 2018

Last Update Submit

August 2, 2018

Conditions

Keywords

StrokeExerciseRehabilitationNeuroplasticityTask Practice

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT)

    This consists of 2 strength tasks and 15 timed tasks of both the affected UE and the unaffected UE. Total Functional Ability Score is reported, scores range from 0-75, with higher scores indicating a better outcome.

    Baseline, End of Treatment (8 weeks); End of Treatment + 4 week (12 weeks)

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • The Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA)

    Baseline, End of Treatment (8 weeks); End of Treatment + 4 week (12 weeks)

Other Outcomes (1)

  • The Stroke Impact Scale (SIS)

    Baseline, End of Treatment (8 weeks); End of Treatment + 4 week (12 weeks)

Study Arms (3)

Repetitive Task Practice (RTP)

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

This group focuses on RTP.

Behavioral: Repetitive Task Practice (RTP)

Voluntary cycling + RTP

EXPERIMENTAL

This group involves one biking session and one RTP session three times per week for eight weeks.

Behavioral: Voluntary cycling + RTP

Assisted cycling + RTP

EXPERIMENTAL

This group involves one biking session and one RTP session three times per week for eight weeks.

Behavioral: Assisted cycling + RTP

Interventions

This group will preform arm and hand therapy.

Repetitive Task Practice (RTP)

This group will preform arm and hand therapy and cycle on a bike.

Voluntary cycling + RTP

This group will preform arm and hand therapy and cycle on a bike.

Assisted cycling + RTP

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 85 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Able to provide informed consent
  • Within 6-12 months of diagnosis of single ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke, confirmed with neuroimaging
  • Fugl-Meyer Motor Score 19-55 in involved upper extremity
  • Approval from patient's primary care physician
  • Age between 18 and 85 years

You may not qualify if:

  • Hospitalization for myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, or heart surgery (CABG or valve replacement) within 3 months of study enrollment
  • Serious cardiac arrhythmia
  • Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
  • Severe aortic stenosis
  • Cardiac pacemaker
  • Pulmonary embolus
  • Other medical or musculoskeletal contraindication to exercise
  • Significant cognitive impairment (unable to follow 1-2 step commands) or major psychiatric disorder (major depression, generalized anxiety) that will cause difficulty in study participation
  • Anti-spasticity injection (botox) in upper extremity within 3 months of study enrollment
  • Pregnancy

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States

Location

Related Publications (4)

  • Linder SM, Davidson S, Rosenfeldt A, Lee J, Koop MM, Bethoux F, Alberts JL. Forced and Voluntary Aerobic Cycling Interventions Improve Walking Capacity in Individuals With Chronic Stroke. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2021 Jan;102(1):1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2020.08.006. Epub 2020 Sep 9.

  • Linder SM, Davidson S, Rosenfeldt A, Penko A, Lee J, Koop MM, Phelan D, Alberts JL. Predictors of Improved Aerobic Capacity in Individuals With Chronic Stroke Participating in Cycling Interventions. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2020 Apr;101(4):717-721. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2019.10.187. Epub 2019 Nov 25.

  • Rosenfeldt AB, Linder SM, Davidson S, Clark C, Zimmerman NM, Lee JJ, Alberts JL. Combined Aerobic Exercise and Task Practice Improve Health-Related Quality of Life Poststroke: A Preliminary Analysis. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2019 May;100(5):923-930. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2018.11.011. Epub 2018 Dec 10.

  • Linder SM, Rosenfeldt AB, Rasanow M, Alberts JL. Forced Aerobic Exercise Enhances Motor Recovery After Stroke: A Case Report. Am J Occup Ther. 2015 Jul-Aug;69(4):6904210010p1-8. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2015.015636.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

StrokeMotor Activity

Interventions

N-myc downstream-regulated gene 1 protein

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cerebrovascular DisordersBrain DiseasesCentral Nervous System DiseasesNervous System DiseasesVascular DiseasesCardiovascular DiseasesBehavior

Results Point of Contact

Title
Dr. Jay Alberts
Organization
Cleveland Clinic

Study Officials

  • Jay Alberts, PhD

    The Cleveland Clinic

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
Yes

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principle Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 24, 2014

First Posted

March 4, 2014

Study Start

August 1, 2012

Primary Completion

November 1, 2014

Study Completion

November 1, 2014

Last Updated

August 31, 2018

Results First Posted

August 1, 2018

Record last verified: 2018-08

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