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Evaluation of Physical Activity Practice (AP) After Cerebral Vascular Stroke (Stroke)

Completed
Conditions
Cerebral Vascular Disorder
Registration Number
NCT03689387
Lead Sponsor
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens
Brief Summary

Physical activity is defined by any movement produced by the skeletal muscles responsible for an increase in energy expenditure.

The Stroke Council of the American Heart Association (AHA) recommends, in prevention after the occurrence of a first stroke, the practice of moderate to intense physical activity for 40 minutes a day, three to four times a week (Lackland et al., 2014). The World Health Organization (WHO) also recommends the practice of at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity endurance activity or at least 75 minutes of endurance activity of sustained intensity per week, adapted to the possibilities of the patient (World Health Organization 2010). Unfortunately, the majority of stroke patients have activity below recommendation (Rand et al., 2009).

The main hypothesis of this work is that the amount of AP, measured by self-questionnaire, is insufficient, and below current recommendations in patients with stroke, after return home.

Given the multiple physical, psychological, social, and economic benefits of PA practice, it is also important to identify the habits and challenges that patients experience with PA, so that they can be better informed. advise and guide them to reach AP stroke recommendations.

Detailed Description

Physical activity is defined by any movement produced by the skeletal muscles responsible for an increase in energy expenditure. It brings many benefits after stroke, particularly in terms of secondary prevention by reducing modifiable risk factors, cardio-respiratory capacity, and neuromotive, cognitive and functional recovery by stimulating brain plasticity (Saunders et al., 2014).

The Stroke Council of the American Heart Association (AHA) recommends, in prevention after the occurrence of a first stroke, the practice of moderate to intense physical activity for 40 minutes a day, three to four times a week (Lackland et al., 2014). The World Health Organization (WHO) also recommends the practice of at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity endurance activity or at least 75 minutes of endurance activity of sustained intensity per week, adapted to the possibilities of the patient (World Health Organization 2010). Unfortunately, the majority of stroke patients have activity below recommendation (Rand et al., 2009).

The main hypothesis of this work is that the amount of AP, measured by self-questionnaire, is insufficient, and below current recommendations in patients with stroke, after return home.

Given the multiple physical, psychological, social, and economic benefits of PA practice, it is also important to identify the habits and challenges that patients experience with PA, so that they can be better informed. advise and guide them to reach AP stroke recommendations.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients over 18 years of age when completing the questionnaire.
  • Have had ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke confirmed by MRI or CT scan.
  • Hospitalized in the Department of Neurological MPR of Amiens University Hospital, or having received a consultation in MPR at Amiens University Hospital after returning home.
  • Not institutionalized
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients over 18 years of age when completing the questionnaire.
  • Have had ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke confirmed by MRI or CT scan.
  • Hospitalized in the Department of Neurological MPR of Amiens University Hospital, or having received a consultation in MPR at Amiens University Hospital after returning home.
  • Not institutionalized

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
AP in the aftermath of a stroke36 month

The objective of this study is to Quantify the Physical Activity (PA) level to patients in the aftermath of a stroke after returning homeduring the rehabilitation treatment.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Chu Amiens Picardie

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Amiens, France

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