Status:
COMPLETED
Understanding Changes in Heart Function After Exercise in People With Stroke
Lead Sponsor:
University of British Columbia
Conditions:
Stroke
Eligibility:
All Genders
50-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Little is known about how exercise can affect heart function in stroke survivors. This study will look at changes in cardiovascular fitness and function after 6 months of exercise. Volunteers will be...
Detailed Description
Purpose To determine the effects of aerobic exercise after stroke on cardiorespiratory fitness, cardiovascular function, stroke risk factors, walking and health-related quality of life. This study wi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 50-80 years old
- Has experienced a stroke
- At least 12 months post-stroke
- Able to stand independently
- Able to walk at least 5 metres (assisted devices and guarded supervision is permitted)
Exclusion
- Stroke of non-cardiogenic origin (aneurysm, tumour)
- Actively engaged in other stroke rehabilitation services
- Class C or D American Heart Association Risk Criteria (uncontrolled arrhythmias)
- Resting blood pressure \> 160/100 mmHg
- Significant musculoskeletal problems (rheumatoid arthritis) or other neurological conditions (e.g. Parkinson's)
- Has a pacemaker
- Pain or other co-morbidities (e.g. unclipped aneurysms, uncontrolled seizures etc.) which would preclude participation
- Behavioural issues that would limit participation in exercise
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01189045
Start Date
September 1 2010
End Date
April 1 2012
Last Update
May 10 2017
Active Locations (2)
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1
GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
2
Vancouver General Hospital
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada