Acute Effects of Beetroot Juice on Locomotor Economy and Capacity in Chronic Stroke

Completed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Stroke, CVA

In brief

The purpose of this study is to investigate if a beetroot juice supplement can improve oxygen capacity during walking tasks at a submaximal and maximal effort in people greater than 6 months following stroke.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05720013

Run by

Indiana University

People needed

22

Starts

2023-02-01

Expected to finish

2023-12-31

Last updated by the study team

2024-05-22

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 89. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• adults aged 18-89 years
• diagnosis of chronic hemiparesis following unilateral stroke (greater than six months)
• ability to ambulate at least 0.3 m/s, with or without using an assistive device or bracing below the knee
• ability to read and understand English
• follow three-step commands

You may not qualify if…

• presence of cerebellar deficits
• any other neurological or orthopedic deficits that would limit walking ability
• smoking
• cannot receive physical therapy for gait-related impairments
• uncontrolled metabolic, respiratory, and cardiovascular disease

Where it is running

• Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana — Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

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