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

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)
• Interventions: Behavioral: Leg Exercise Program; Behavioral: Leg Management group

• Registration Number: NCT00908479
• Lead Sponsor: University of British Columbia

Brief Summary

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.

Detailed Description

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.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2009-05-26
• Study First Submitted QC: 2009-05-26
• Study First Posted: 2009-05-27
• Study Start: 2009-09
• Primary Completion: 2012-11
• Study Completion: 2013-04
• Status Verified: 2017-05
• Last Update Submitted: 2017-05-08
• Last Update Posted: 2017-05-10

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 142

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

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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

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Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
LE	Leg Exercise Program	Leg Exercise group
LM	Leg Management group	Leg Management (Control group)

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The primary outcome is gait speed	4 weeks post-intervention

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The secondary outcomes will assess the effect of the experimental intervention on balance and physical activity	4 weeks post-baseline, then 6 and 12 months post-stroke

Trial Locations

Locations (5)

Nanaimo Regional General Hospital; 🇨🇦 Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

Eagle Ridge Hospital; 🇨🇦 Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada

GF Strong Rehab Center; 🇨🇦 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Victoria General Hospital; 🇨🇦 Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Holy Family Hospital; 🇨🇦 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada