Influence of Cognition on Activity and Participation in People With Stroke

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF THE SCIENCES IN PHILADELPHIA · May 22, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how thinking and memory affect the ability to be active and participate in daily life for people who have had a stroke. The researchers want to find out if doing exercises combined with memory tasks can help improve walking, balance, and overall brain function. They are looking for participants who are at least 18 years old and have had a stroke at least three months ago. Healthy older adults who have not had a stroke will also be included as a comparison group.

If you choose to participate, you will first answer some questions about your health and complete tests to measure your walking speed, balance, and thinking skills. You will wear a step counter for a week to track your activity levels. Then, you will attend exercise classes twice a week for eight weeks, where you will do gentle exercises and memory tasks. After the classes, your walking and balance will be tested again. For six months after the classes, the researchers will check in with you weekly to see if you've had any falls. This study aims to help improve daily activities for stroke survivors and enhance their quality of life.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Subjects who have sustained a stroke will be recruited to participate in this research study.
• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Over 18 years of age with 1 or more strokes at least 3 months ago
• • Able to follow directions and talk with the researchers
• • Able to safely exercise in a group setting when sitting as determined by your primary healthcare provider
• • Older adults in good health will be recruited to act as a comparison group
• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Retired or semi-retired
• • Be able to walk without assistance
• • Able to safely exercise in a group setting when sitting as determined by your primary healthcare provider
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • • Bone or joint problems that restrict your movement or walking
• • Really high or low blood pressure or pulse
• • Pain in your chest or difficulty breathing when you are sitting
• • Any other neurological problems
• • Lack of clearance provided to you by your primary health care provider