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NCT Number: NCT00908479

The Effect of an Inpatient Home-work Exercise Program on Leg Function After Stroke

This study would focus on a new method of adding extra leg homework exercises to the usual therapy delivered in the hospital. We propose to design an exercise program for the affected leg that would be given to the client as homework and done in the client's hospital room or ward. The program would be designed and monitored by a therapist that works in the hospital.

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Key information

Conditions

Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke) Behavior Brain Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebrovascular Disorders Motor Activity Nervous System Diseases Stroke Vascular Diseases

Age range

19 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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About this study

In total 120 participants admitted for stroke rehabilitation in the province British Columbia, Canada will be randomly assigned to either the Leg Exercise group or Leg Management group. The extra leg exercise group (experimental group) will receive usual therapy plus 60 minutes per day of self-directed leg exercises. This program will last for 4 weeks while the participant is in the hospital. The Leg Exercise program will include exercises of range of motion, leg strengthening, weight-bearing, and walking. The family will be encouraged to participate in the program with the participant. The control group (Leg Management group) will receive usual therapy and stroke education.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Have been admitted to a hospital unit for stroke treatment
  • 19 years or older
  • Are experiencing difficulty using legs
  • Able to understand and follow instructions

Exclusion criteria

  • Have uncontrolled hypertension or unstable cardio-vascular condition
  • Injuries to muscles, bones, or joints of the leg
  • Unable to verbally speak or understand the investigators when asked questions

Treatment and study plan

Leg Exercise Program

Behavioral

Participants will engage in an extra 45-60 minutes per day of self-managed lower extremity homework exercises focused on improving strength, balance and walking ability.

Other names: Inpatient supplementary practice program on lower extremity function

Leg Management group

Behavioral

Therapist provides educational information about leg pain, recovery, bone density, and fall risk.

Primary outcomes

  1. The primary outcome is gait speed

    Time frame: 4 weeks post-intervention

Secondary outcomes

  1. The secondary outcomes will assess the effect of the experimental intervention on balance and physical activity

    Time frame: 4 weeks post-baseline, then 6 and 12 months post-stroke

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of British Columbia

Other

Collaborators

  • Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada

Registry information

Official study title

Exercise Programs for Stroke: Effect of an Inpatient Supplementary Practice Program on Lower Extremity Function

Important dates

Study start
2009
Primary completion
2012
Study completion
2013
First posted
May 27, 2009
Registry last updated
May 10, 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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