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NCT Number: NCT04377022

Effect of Aerobic Exercise Training on Balance, Walking Capacity, and Quality of Life in Sub-acute Stroke.

Stroke is one of the major cause of morbidity and mortality and the leading cause of disability in adults all around the world. Stroke survivors can suffer several neurological impairments and deficits which have an important impact on patient's quality of life and which increase the costs for health and social services. After stroke, impairments in ADLs and functional status, deterioration in health related quality of life can be seen.

The purpose of this study is to Determine the effect of Aerobic exercise training on Balance, Walking capacity and quality of life in sub-acute stroke.

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Key information

Conditions

Cerebrovascular Stroke Brain Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebral Stroke Cerebrovascular Accident, Acute Cerebrovascular Disorders Nervous System Diseases Stroke Vascular Diseases

Age range

18 year–75 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Bin-Inam Rehabilitation Clinic Faisalabad

Faisalabad, Punjab Province, 38000, Pakistan

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • 18 to 75 years of age.
  • Stroke that occurred in the recent 3 months.
  • Who can walk independently or by using assistive device.
  • Have a minimum Chedoke McMaster Stroke Assessment (CMSA) leg impairment score of 3 but less than 7.

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients were excluded from the study if they have a stroke that occurs more than 3 months.
  • If resting blood pressure more than 160/100 even after taking medications
  • Have by-pass surgery in recent 3 months.
  • Other musculoskeletal problems which restrict the patient's ability to do aerobic activity.

Treatment and study plan

Combined Therapy (Aerobic Exercise in addition to conventional therapy)

Other

There are two intervention arm in the study

  • Combined therapy
  • Conventional Therapy

Primary outcomes

  1. 6 Minute walk Test:

    Time frame: 5 week

    To measure the physical performance of individual after stroke.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Berg Balance test and rating scale

    Time frame: 5 week

    It is use o measure the Balance and stability of patient. Total score of the scale is 56. A score of < 45 indicates individuals may be at greater risk of falling.

  2. Stroke Impact scale

    Time frame: 5 week

    To measure the impairment and quality of life after stroke. The maximum score is 140.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Government College University Faisalabad

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
May 6, 2020
Registry last updated
Jul 20, 2020

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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