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NCT Number: NCT02717715

SunRISe Study - Stroke Rehabilitation In Suriname

This study aims to determine the effect of a supervised home-based physical fitness program on the aerobic capacity, quality of gait and health related quality of life in people with chronic ischemic stroke. Secondly, feasibility of the program for implementing a long term lifestyle change will be investigated.

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Key information

Conditions

Stroke Brain Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebrovascular Disorders Nervous System Diseases Vascular Diseases

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Anton De Kom University

Paramaribo, Suriname

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • ability to give informed consent
  • ability to understand measurement procedures defined as MMSE >24
  • last stroke >6 months ago
  • mild to moderate stroke deficit defined by Fugl Meyer test score of 27 to 90 for upper and lower extremities
  • FAC ≥3
  • medical clearance to participate in a moderate exercise program
  • living at home and having a minimum of 5 stairs at home

Exclusion criteria

  • serious cardiac condition
  • other serious end organ damage
  • other neurological deficits leading to disability
  • uncontrolled blood pressure (systolic pressure >140, diastolic pressure >90)

Treatment and study plan

Home base stroke rehabilitation

Behavioral

The intervention consists of physiotherapy exercises targeting functional and physical capacity.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in peak oxygen uptake

    Time frame: 4 weeks, 8 weeks and 5 months after start of rehabilitation

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

KU Leuven

Other

Collaborators

  • Anton De Kom University
  • VU University of Amsterdam

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of a Tele-supervised Home Based Rehabilitation Program on Physical Fitness, Quality of Gait, Upper Limb Disability and Quality of Life in People After Chronic Stroke in a Urban Setting in Suriname. Randomised Controlled Trial.

Acronym: SunRISe

Important dates

Study start
2016
Primary completion
2017
Study completion
2017
First posted
Mar 24, 2016
Registry last updated
Jul 19, 2017

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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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