Status:

COMPLETED

Neuropilates Compared to General Exercise Classes in Chronic Stroke

Lead Sponsor:

Dr. John Bartlett

Collaborating Sponsors:

Sligo General Hospital

Institute of Technology, Sligo

Conditions:

Stroke

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This is a pilot randomised controlled feasibility study investigating the effects of a neuropilates exercise class compared to a generalised exercise in the post stroke population. This study is being...

Detailed Description

Pilates is an exercise form created by Joseph Pilates in the 1920s. It is a programme of mind-body exercise focusing on strength, core stability, flexibility, muscle control, posture and breathing. Ne...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Aged \> 18 years
  • Diagnosis of chronic stroke (\>6 months post stroke event, as defined by Bernhardt et al, 2017) and formal rehabilitation completed.
  • Able to transfer (sit to stand and lateral transfers) independently with or without assistive device
  • Access to transport to enable attendance at one class per week
  • Cognitive ability to understand the programme.

Exclusion

  • Involvement in other studies or rehabilitation programmes.
  • Severe cognitive deficits or difficulty following instructions.
  • Significant hearing difficulties.
  • Significant visual deficit
  • Uncontrolled pain or uncontrolled high blood pressure

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 30 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

January 31 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

30 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04491279

Start Date

October 30 2020

End Date

January 31 2022

Last Update

October 24 2024

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Institute of Technology, Sligo

Sligo, Co Sligo, Ireland, F91YW50