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NCT Number: NCT00377689

Evaluation of an Intervention Program Targeted at Improving Balance and Functional Skills After Stroke

The purpose of this study is to evaluate a 5-week intervention program targeted at improving balance and functional skills for people with stroke.

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Key information

Conditions

Cerebrovascular Accident Brain Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebrovascular Disorders Musculoskeletal Equilibrium Nervous System Diseases Stroke Vascular Diseases

Age range

55 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 2

Primary location

Umeå University, department of Community science and rehabilitation

Umeå, 90137, Sweden

About this study

Many people with stroke experience a deterioration in balance and a functional decline due to hemiplegic muscle strength. This tend to restrict the persons activity in daily life and also leads to a low falls self efficacy.

High intensity exercise have shown to be effective for improving strength and balance for older people in general living in residential care facilities. It is interesting to see if this high intensity exercise also is applicable in the older stroke population.

Comparison: An intervention group receives three training sessions per week and one theory session per week during 5 weeks, compared to a control group that receives one theory session per week during 5 weeks.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • 55 years of age or older
  • stroke diagnosis 3-6 months prior to inclusion
  • ability to walk 10 meter with or without assistive device
  • ability to understand simple instructions

Exclusion criteria

  • TIA
  • independent in walking outdoors
  • serious visual impairment
  • serious hearing impairment
  • long distance to intervention station

Treatment and study plan

high intensity functional exercise

Behavioral

high intensity functional exercise

Primary outcomes

  1. Improvement in balance

    Time frame: post, 3 & 6 months

Secondary outcomes

  1. Reduced falls

    Time frame: post, 3 & 6 months

  2. Improved self-efficacy

    Time frame: post, 3 & 6 months

  3. Improved ADL

    Time frame: post, 3 & 6 months

  4. Improved walking ability

    Time frame: post, 3 & 6 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Umeå University

Other

Collaborators

  • Erik & AnnMarie Detlofs Foundation
  • The Northern County Councils Regional Federation
  • The Swedish National Stroke society
  • Vardalinstitutet The Swedish Institute for Health Sciences

Registry information

Official study title

Evaluation of an Intervention Program Targeted at Improving Balance and Functional Skills After Stroke - a Randomized Controlled Study

Important dates

Study start
2006
Primary completion
2008
Study completion
2008
First posted
Sep 18, 2006
Registry last updated
Oct 29, 2008

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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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