Cognitive-motor exercise for stroke patients
An Innovative Cognitive-motor Exercise Training (COGMOTION) for People With Stroke: Effects on Balance, Mobility, Falls, Cognition and Related Brain Changes.
NA · The Hong Kong Polytechnic University · NCT06362512
This study is testing if special exercises that combine thinking and moving can help stroke patients improve their balance and walking ability.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 84 (estimated) |
| Ages | 50 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Hong Kong) |
| Trial ID | NCT06362512 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effects of cognitive-motor exercises on dual-task interference in stroke patients, focusing on their ability to perform ankle movements while engaging in cognitive tasks. The research aims to understand how these exercises can alter brain activity and improve community ambulation, which is crucial for the quality of life post-stroke. Participants will undergo dual-task training, single-task training, and upper limb strengthening exercises to assess improvements in balance and walking function. The study targets stroke patients who have experienced their condition for over six months and are capable of following instructions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include stroke patients aged 50 or older, with a clinical diagnosis of stroke for more than six months and capable of walking independently.
Not a fit: Patients with contraindications to exercise or neurological disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance the mobility and cognitive function of stroke patients, aiding their reintegration into the community.
How similar studies have performed: While there is growing evidence on cognitive-motor training, this specific approach focusing on dual-task interference in stroke patients is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria Clinical diagnosis of stroke, Stroke onset of more than 6 months Aged 50 or more Capable of following verbal instructions Having a Montreal Cognitive Assessment score≥22, Able to walk for 1 minute without physical assistance Not receiving any formal rehabilitation training Having a Fugl-Meyer Ankle dorsiflexion-standing position score≥1 Exclusion Criteria Contraindications to exercise (e.g., unstable angina) Contraindications to MRI (e.g., pacemaker) Color blindness Neurological disorders Gait-precluding pain Comorbidity
Where this trial is running
Hong Kong
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University — Hong Kong, China (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Marco Yiu Chung PANG, PhD
- Email: Marco.Pang@polyu.edu.hk
- Phone: +852 2766-7156
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Stroke, Dual-task training, Cognitive-motor interference