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Resistive Training Combined With Nutritional Therapy After Stroke

NCT02347995 · Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 93

Last updated 2026-01-16

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Stroke survivors experience severe muscle wasting during the chronic phase of recovery, with implications for strength, function and general health. Although resistive exercise training effectively combats this problem, it is unknown whether sub-optimal protein intake limits the observed gains in skeletal muscle growth. Skeletal muscle adaptations may occur when resistive training (RT) is combined with nutritional therapy in the form of post- exercise protein consumption. This study would be the first to directly compare RT+protein supplementation to RT+placebo (same calories as protein supplement) in those with chronic hemiparesis caused by stroke, providing evidence-based rationale for combination therapy in the clinical care of this population.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Protein

This training is designed to target the major muscle groups of the leg. Resistance training will be completed through a combination of lower extremity machines and complemented by whole body exercises such as squatting. The lower extremity machines include leg press, leg extension, and leg curl. This group will drink a beverage containing protein after each training session.

OTHER

Placebo

This training is designed to target the major muscle groups of the leg. Resistance training will be completed through a combination of lower extremity machines and complemented by whole body exercises such as squatting. The lower extremity machines include leg press, leg extension, and leg curl.This group will drink a placebo beverage after each training session.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Baltimore VA Medical Center

    collaborator FED

  • VA Office of Research and Development

    lead FED

Principal Investigators

  • Alice S. Ryan, PhD · Baltimore VA Medical Center VA Maryland Health Care System, Baltimore, MD

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
30 Years
Max Age
85 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2015-08-24
Primary Completion
2026-08-31
Completion
2026-08-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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