A study to identify what is needed for a larger trial which will aim to determine the effectiveness of adapted cardiac rehabilitation for sub-acute stroke patients

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Sub-acute stroke patients; Circulatory System

• Registration Number: ISRCTN14861846
• Lead Sponsor: HL NHS Trust

Brief Summary

2022 Results article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35452920/ (added 01/09/2022)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2014-12-12
• Study Completion: 2017-08-31
• Last Update Posted: 12 September 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 122

Inclusion Criteria

Patients:
1. Participants will be sub-acute stroke and TIA patients (one week to four months post stroke)
2. Aged over 18 years
3. Able to speak English
4. Able to walk at least 10 metres and their carers

Healthcare professionals working in the field of stroke care or cardiac rehabilitation

Exclusion Criteria

1. Heart disease class III and upwards (NYHA Classification), angina on exercise,
2. Class C or D exercise risk (ACSM)
3. Uncontrolled arrhythmias and poorly controlled hypertension
4. Significant cardio-respiratory, locomotor or psychiatric problems that limit participation in exercise programmes

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified