Breathing muscle training for stroke recovery
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a simple breathing exercise device can help people recovering from stroke. You may benefit if you had a stroke up to 12 months ago and can walk a short distance on your own.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 79 years old.
- You had a stroke (ischemic or hemorrhagic) that happened between 1 month and 12 months ago.
- You can breathe on your own without help.
- You have not had chest or belly surgery in the last 6 months.
- You can follow simple verbal instructions.
- You can sit by yourself without foot support for at least 30 seconds and walk at least 10 meters with or without a cane or walker.
- You have no major memory or thinking problems (MoCA score of 26 or higher).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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