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This study compares different rehabilitation approaches (repetitive task practice with or without cycling exercise) to improve arm function in people recovering from a stroke. Adults aged 18-85 who had a single stroke 6-12 months earlier and have moderate loss of arm function were able to take part. It was conducted as a study with no assigned phase and has been completed.
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Criteria are reproduced from the ClinicalTrials.gov record in the original English. Only the trial team can determine eligibility.
Inclusion Criteria: * Able to provide informed consent * Within 6-12 months of diagnosis of single ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke, confirmed with neuroimaging * Fugl-Meyer Motor Score 19-55 in involved upper extremity * Approval from patient's primary care physician * Age between 18 and 85 years Exclusion Criteria: * Hospitalization for myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, or heart surgery (CABG or valve replacement) within 3 months of study enrollment * Serious cardiac arrhythmia * Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy * Severe aortic stenosis * Cardiac pacemaker * Pulmonary embolus * Other medical or musculoskeletal contraindication to exercise * Significant cognitive impairment (unable to follow 1-2 step commands) or major psychiatric disorder (major depression, generalized anxiety) that will cause difficulty in study participation * Anti-spasticity injection (botox) in upper extremity within 3 months of study enrollment * Pregnancy