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Exercise for Stroke Recovery (FAST Trial)
FAST Trial Summary
This trial will study the best exercise to help stroke survivors improve their aerobic fitness and brain health.
FAST Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowFAST Trial Timeline
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.FAST Trial Design
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- I can understand and follow instructions and answer questions about the study.You have a pacemaker or defibrillator that restricts your ability to exercise.I need oxygen therapy for my COPD.I have severe leg stiffness because I can't exercise.My pain stops me from doing daily tasks or exercising.I can walk with tools like a cane but don’t need someone to help me all the time.I have severe difficulty with coordination or ignoring one side of my body.You have used illegal drugs or drank a lot of alcohol in the past three months, or have a serious mental illness.I am currently in physical therapy for my legs or in another study.I can safely do moderate exercise without health risks.You have severe depression after a stroke, as indicated by a specific questionnaire.My blood pressure and statin doses have been stable for the last 30 days.I have not been hospitalized for heart or lung disease in the last 3 months.You are not currently doing at least 150 minutes of physical activity per week, as measured by a specific test.I don't have any major nerve, bone, or blood vessel issues that would stop me from exercising.I am between 20 and 85 years old.I have been diagnosed with a neurological disease like MS, Alzheimer's, or Parkinson's.I had a stroke between 6 months and 5 years ago.You need to be able to exercise continuously at a certain level of difficulty on a special machine for a short time to show that you can handle the physical test.
- Group 1: High intensity, interval exercise (HIIT)
- Group 2: Moderate intensity, continuous training (MICT)
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this research project accept participants that are aged 18 and above?
"This research project is seeking patients over the age of majority and below 85 years old."
How many volunteers are currently enrolled in this medical experiment?
"Affirmative. The information available on clinicaltrials.gov suggests that this medical trial, which was initially posted on July 1st 2023, is actively recruiting participants. 50 people need to be recruited for the research from a single site."
Has the FDA sanctioned Moderate intensity, continuous training (MICT) as a legitimate form of treatment?
"Due to the lack of efficacy data, our group at Power evaluated Moderate intensity, continuous training (MICT) with a score of 2 on safety."
Can individuals still apply to this research endeavor?
"Yes, there is evidence on clinicaltrials.gov that this experiment is currently in need of participants; it was initially posted on July 1st 2023 and its most recent update was July 17th 2023. The trial seeks to recruit 50 individuals from one centre."
What are the eligibilty criteria for participating in this trial?
"To be eligible to partake in this study, patients must have suffered a stroke and fall within the age range of 20-85. As such, 50 individuals will be accepted into this medical trial."
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