Status:

RECRUITING

Cognition and Motor Learning Post-stroke

Lead Sponsor:

University of Southern California

Conditions:

Stroke

CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident)

Eligibility:

All Genders

45-85 years

Phase:

EARLY_PHASE1

Brief Summary

This project seeks to determine how post-stroke cognitive impairment moderates motor learning during walking in older adults with chronic stroke and identify brain structural markers that mediate this...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Unilateral stroke
  • Stroke occurred more than 6 months prior
  • Paresis confined to one side
  • Independently ambulatory (including the use of assistive devices)
  • Able to walk for 5 minutes without stopping
  • Answers no to all general health questions on the PAR-Q+
  • Willingness to complete study procedures

Exclusion

  • Brainstem or cerebellar stroke
  • Aphasia (expressive, receptive, or global)
  • Any major musculoskeletal or non-stroke neurological condition that interferes with the assessment of sensorimotor or cognitive function
  • Metal in the head (except in the mouth), implanted cranial or thoracic devices that violate MRI safety regulations
  • Uncontrolled hypertension (\>160/110mmHg)
  • Concurrent physical therapy
  • Claustrophobia
  • Significant cognitive deficit or dementia (\<20 on MoCA)
  • Inability to give informed consent

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 16 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 14 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

65 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04829071

Start Date

January 16 2023

End Date

December 14 2026

Last Update

November 4 2025

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Center for Health Professions

Los Angeles, California, United States, 90033