NCT02272426

Brief Summary

It is estimated that 2 out of 3 patients with a stroke have some problems with their memory, difficulties performing certain tasks, making decisions and learning new things. In addition, many stroke patients do not get regular exercise and are often sedentary. Both physical and cognitive exercise have the potential to improve quality of life, cognition, and overall health, but the safety and tolerability of such interventions is not clear in stroke patients. The investigators will examine these outcomes by allocating stroke survivor participants to one of two groups: a combined exercise and cognitive training program and a sham control group.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
132

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2014

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

2 active sites

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

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 1, 2014

Completed
22 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 23, 2014

Completed
9 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 1, 2014

Completed
4.4 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 20, 2019

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 20, 2019

Completed
Last Updated

June 19, 2020

Status Verified

June 1, 2020

Enrollment Period

4.4 years

First QC Date

October 1, 2014

Last Update Submit

June 18, 2020

Conditions

Keywords

StrokeExercise TrainingCognitive TrainingQuality of Life

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Number of participants with treatment emergent serious adverse events

    To assess the number of participants with serious adverse events related to the interventions, comparing active groups versus the sham group.

    At 12 weeks visit (post-intervention)

  • Adherence to a 12-week combined exercise and cognitive training protocol versus a sham group

    To assess participant adherence in the intervention group versus the sham group, comparing time on study.

    At 12 weeks visit (post-intervention)

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Change in Cognitive Performance on cognitive neuropsychological battery done at pre, post and 6 month follow-up visits

    Baseline to 6 months follow up

  • Change in Health Related Quality of Life - Depression

    Baseline to 6 months follow up measure.

  • Change in Health Related Quality of Life - Daily Activities

    Baseline to 6 months follow up

  • Change in blood plasma concentration of Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor

    Baseline to 6 month follow up

Study Arms (2)

CARET + CTI

EXPERIMENTAL

Combined Aerobic and Resistance Exercise Training (CARET) plus Cognitive Training Intervention (CTI)

Behavioral: CARETBehavioral: CTI

Sham CARET + Sham CTI

SHAM COMPARATOR

Control group Sham Combined Aerobic and Resistance Exercise Training (CARET) plus Sham Cognitive Training Intervention (CTI)

Behavioral: Sham CARETBehavioral: Sham CTI

Interventions

CARETBEHAVIORAL

Combined Aerobic and Resistance Exercise Training

CARET + CTI
CTIBEHAVIORAL

Cognitive Training Intervention

CARET + CTI
Sham CARETBEHAVIORAL

Sham Combined Aerobic and Resistance Exercise Training

Sham CARET + Sham CTI
Sham CTIBEHAVIORAL

Sham Cognitive Training Intervention

Sham CARET + Sham CTI

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

  • Diagnosis of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke
  • Modified Rankin Score (mRS) of \<4 at screening
  • Recently discharged from the hospital or rehabilitation program
  • Male or female ≥18 years of age
  • Less than ideal physical activity ≥ 3 months prior to enrollment (less than ideal physical (as defined by the American Heart Association)
  • Able to walk ≥10 meters with or without assistance

You may not qualify if:

  • Unable to follow instructions for exercise and cognitive interventions
  • Any uncontrolled medical condition expected to limit life expectancy or interfere with participation in the trial (i.e. unstable cancer, severe depression or anxiety by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) criteria)
  • Abnormal stress test, as determined by the treating physician (unless cardiology clearance provided)
  • Active substance abuse or alcohol dependence
  • Less than 6th grade reading level
  • Uncorrected vision or hearing deficits that would preclude administration of the cognitive measures
  • Unwilling or unable to provide written informed consent

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (2)

Jackson Memorial Hospital

Miami, Florida, 33136, United States

Location

University of Miami Hospital

Miami, Florida, 33136, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Koch S, Tiozzo E, Simonetto M, Loewenstein D, Wright CB, Dong C, Bustillo A, Perez-Pinzon M, Dave KR, Gutierrez CM, Lewis JE, Flothmann M, Mendoza-Puccini MC, Junco B, Rodriguez Z, Gomes-Osman J, Rundek T, Sacco RL. Randomized Trial of Combined Aerobic, Resistance, and Cognitive Training to Improve Recovery From Stroke: Feasibility and Safety. J Am Heart Assoc. 2020 May 18;9(10):e015377. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.119.015377. Epub 2020 May 12.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Stroke

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cerebrovascular DisordersBrain DiseasesCentral Nervous System DiseasesNervous System DiseasesVascular DiseasesCardiovascular Diseases

Study Officials

  • Sebastian Koch, M.D.

    University of Miami

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Professor of Neurology

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 1, 2014

First Posted

October 23, 2014

Study Start

November 1, 2014

Primary Completion

March 20, 2019

Study Completion

March 20, 2019

Last Updated

June 19, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-06

Locations