Brain Activity Changes After Structured Cognitive-motor Exercise for People With Stroke

Launched by THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY · Nov 10, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how a special exercise program that combines thinking and movement can change brain activity and improve walking in people who have had a stroke. The researchers want to see if practicing walking while also doing mental tasks can help those who have had a stroke feel more confident and capable when they move around.

To take part in the study, participants need to be at least 50 years old, have had a stroke at least six months ago, and be able to walk independently for one minute, even if they use a walking aid. They should also be living in the community and not receiving any other rehabilitation at the moment. During the trial, participants will engage in exercises designed to challenge both their thinking and walking abilities, and researchers will monitor changes in their brain activity. This information could help improve rehabilitation strategies for stroke survivors in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Diagnosis of stroke confirmed by brain scan reports
• • Community-living
• • Stroke onset ≥ 6 months
• • Aged 50 years or older
• • Modified Rankin scale 1-3
• • Capable of following verbal instructions
• • Montreal Cognitive Assessment score ≥ 22
• • Ability to walk for 1 min independently with or without a walking aid
• • Not receiving formal rehabilitation elsewhere
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Other neurological disorders
• • Pain or other comorbidities that seriously affect the ability to walk
• • Contraindications to exercise (e.g., angina).