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How Fit is the Stroke Survivor? Can community-dwelling stroke survivors undertaking an individualised program to increase activity levels improve their cardiorespiratory fitness? A pilot study

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Stroke
Stroke - Ischaemic
Stroke - Haemorrhagic
Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Other physical medicine / rehabilitation
Registration Number
ACTRN12614000134628
Lead Sponsor
niversity of Newcastle
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
20
Inclusion Criteria

Community dwelling, adult stroke survivor within 1 year of last stroke, able to follow basic commands

Exclusion Criteria

Pregnant, deemed medically unfit to participate as determined by a medical practitioner (ASCM Contraindications to Exercise Testing- absolute and relative- are provided on the Medical Clearance form), unable to attend the centre for testing

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Peak oxygen consumption measured via a progressive exercise test with open circuit spirometry[12 weeks]
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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