Effect of Aerobic Exercise Training on Balance, Walking Capacity, and Quality of Life in Sub-acute Stroke.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Cerebrovascular Stroke; Cerebral Stroke; Cerebrovascular Accident, Acute

• Registration Number: NCT04377022
• Lead Sponsor: Government College University Faisalabad

Brief Summary

Stroke is one of the major cause of morbidity and mortality and the leading cause of disability in adults all around the world. Stroke survivors can suffer several neurological impairments and deficits which have an important impact on patient's quality of life and which increase the costs for health and social services. After stroke, impairments in ADLs and functional status, deterioration in health related quality of life can be seen.

The purpose of this study is to Determine the effect of Aerobic exercise training on Balance, Walking capacity and quality of life in sub-acute stroke.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2019-12-01
• Study First Submitted: 2020-05-04
• Study First Submitted QC: 2020-05-05
• Study First Posted: 2020-05-06
• Primary Completion: 2020-05-08
• Study Completion: 2020-06-10
• Status Verified: 2020-07
• Last Update Submitted: 2020-07-16
• Last Update Posted: 2020-07-20

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

• 18 to 75 years of age.
• Stroke that occurred in the recent 3 months.
• Who can walk independently or by using assistive device.
• Have a minimum Chedoke McMaster Stroke Assessment (CMSA) leg impairment score of 3 but less than 7.

Exclusion Criteria

• Patients were excluded from the study if they have a stroke that occurs more than 3 months.
• If resting blood pressure more than 160/100 even after taking medications
• Have by-pass surgery in recent 3 months.
• Other musculoskeletal problems which restrict the patient's ability to do aerobic activity.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
6 Minute walk Test:	5 week	To measure the physical performance of individual after stroke.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Stroke Impact scale	5 week	To measure the impairment and quality of life after stroke. The maximum score is 140.
Berg Balance test and rating scale	5 week	It is use o measure the Balance and stability of patient. Total score of the scale is 56. A score of \< 45 indicates individuals may be at greater risk of falling.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Bin-Inam Rehabilitation Clinic Faisalabad; 🇵🇰 Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan