Integrating Stroke Survivors Into Cardiac Rehabilitation
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Stroke
- Sponsor
- University of South Carolina
- Enrollment
- 29
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- 6-minute walk Test
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 5 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The intervention trial will examine the effectiveness and feasibility of integrating stroke survivors into an existing hospital-based cardiac rehabilitation program at Novant Health in Charlotte, NC. Stroke survivors will be recruited through hospital system providers and physical therapists (PTs) for entry into a multidisciplinary, three-month cardiac rehabilitation program. This program consists of three sessions per week of supervised cardiovascular endurance and strength training, stretching, relaxation and education. Participants will be stroke survivors, have completed formal physical and occupational rehabilitation (if applicable), and have treating provider approval.
Investigators
Elizabeth Regan
Physical Therapist, PhD Candidate
University of South Carolina
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Clinical diagnosis of stroke
- •Completion of physical and occupational therapy (if applicable)
- •Clearance by treating medical provider
- •Ability to walk at least 40 meters independently (with or without assistive device)
- •Ability to transfer sit to stand without assistance
- •Ability to follow instructions and provide information on exertion, pain and distress
Exclusion Criteria
- •Acute medical problem rendering exercise unsafe
- •Significant pain that prevents standing or interferes with movement
- •History of additional, non-stroke, neurological condition
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
6-minute walk Test
Time Frame: Change in 6-minute walk test at 3 months
Aerobic and Walking Capacity Measure
Secondary Outcomes
- Walking Speed(Change in Walking Speed at 3 months)
- Timed Up and Go(Change in timed up and go at 3 months)
- Stroke Impact Scale(Change in Stroke Impact Scale at 3 months)
- Fatigue Severity Scale(Change in Fatigue Severity Scale at 3 months)
- Activities Specific Balance Confidence (ABC) Scale(Change in ABC Scale at 3 months)
- Readiness for Change Questionnaire(Change in Readiness/Confidence in Behaviors at 3 months)
- Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ9)(Change in PHQ9 at 3 months)
- Ferrans and Powers Quality of Life Questionnaire(Change in Ferrans and Powers Quality of Life Questionnaire at 3 months)