Table 1.
Inclusion and exclusion criteria.
| Inclusion criteria | Exclusion criteria |
|---|---|
| Stroke occurring at least 6 months prior to enrollment | Unstable medical history (e.g., recent myocardial infarction) that might limit participation |
| Age range from 20 to 80 years | Concomitant with other neurological disorders (e.g., Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis) |
| MMSE score < 28 or MoCA < 25 | Current participation in another interventional trial |
| Able to follow the study instruction | Pregnant woman |
| Adequate cardiopulmonary function to perform physical activity | Any contraindication to MRI (metallic implants, claustrophobia, seizure, pacemakers, et al.) |
| Able to walk with or without assistive devices | MMSE score < 19 |
MMSE: Mini-Mental State Examination; MoCA: Montreal Cognitive Assessment.