Weight Loss and ExeRcise
NCT06322030
Summary
Weight loss interventions for neurologically health individuals have established benefits for improving physical and psychosocial function. The investigators believe that Veterans who have had a stroke would realize similar benefits and that the effects would be enhanced with concurrent exercise training. The investigators will study the effects of a 15-week lifestyle management program to determine if it can effectively improve some of the physical and psychosocial problems common in Veterans who have had a stroke.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria: * A diagnosis of stroke at least 6 months prior * BMI \> 30 kg/m2 * Residual paresis in the lower extremity (Fugl-Meyer LE motor score \<34) * Ability to follow instructions, complete training and testing and to communicate exertion, pain and distress * Provision of informed consent * Individuals who meet inclusion criteria must complete an exercise tolerance test and be cleared for participation by the study cardiologist Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to ambulate at least 150 feet or experienced intermittent claudication while walking * Unstable cardiac arrhythmias, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, severe aortic stenosis, angina or dyspnea at rest or during ADL's * Dementia * Life expectancy \<1 yr * History of DVT or pulmonary embolism within 6 months * Uncontrolled diabetes with recent weight loss, diabetic coma, or frequent insulin reactions * Severe hypertension with systolic \>200 mmHg and diastolic \>110 mmHg at rest * Current enrollment in a rehabilitation trial to enhance motor or psychosocial recovery
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NCT06322030