Status:

COMPLETED

Use of BCAA-rich Protein Supplements for Chronic Stroke Patients

Lead Sponsor:

Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital

Conditions:

Stroke

Eligibility:

All Genders

20-75 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

In the past few years, Branched Chain Amino Acid (BCAA) supplements have gradually used on different groups. From training athletes, maintaining functions of healthy elders to preventing disabilities ...

Detailed Description

Setting : inpatient rehabilitation department of Wan-Fang Hospital and Shuang-Ho Hospital Study population : Patients received inpatient treatment or rehabilitation for stroke in Wan-Fang Hospital (WF...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Chronic stroke\>6months
  • Age : 20-75 y
  • Able to walk independently over 30 mins (with or without orthosis)
  • Able to use stationary bike

Exclusion

  • Physiological condition not stable, cognitive dysfunction, not able to coordinate with examine or treatments.
  • Not able to exercise due to severe cardiopulmonary dysfunction
  • Malnutrition (MNA\<11)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 29 2017

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 5 2018

Estimated Enrollment :

20 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03244527

Start Date

August 29 2017

End Date

August 5 2018

Last Update

March 17 2020

Active Locations (2)

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Shuang-Ho Hospital

New Taipei City, Taiwan

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WanFang Hospital

Taipei, Taiwan