Effectiveness of carer-mediated game-based circuit exercise on functions and quality of life among stroke survivors: A protocol for randomized controlled trial

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• Conditions: Stroke; Stroke - Haemorrhagic; Stroke - Ischaemic

• Registration Number: ACTRN12621000727842
• Lead Sponsor: niversiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2021-06-10
• Last Update Posted: 14 June 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 82

Inclusion Criteria

Participants who are; 1) diagnosed at least 2 months after stroke either hemorhagic or ischemic by a Neurology physician, 2) able to walk continuously for 10 meters independently with or without walking aid, 3) able to perform basic instrumental activities of daily living such as walking, stepping up and turning with or without walking aid, 4) able to hold a glass full of water with the non-affected hand and 5) able to follow 3 steps command and 6) physically healthy without disability based on Nagi’s concepts (Pope & Tarlov 1991) will be recruited in this trial.

Exclusion Criteria

Participants had, 1) more than one stroke, 2) other neurologic disorders such as Parkinson’s Disease and traumatic brain injury, 3) an average Montreal Cognitive Assessment score of 22.1 and less, 4) severe orthopedic conditions such as joint deformities, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid, 5) visual field defects or 6) currently on medications which can caused giddiness such as anti-hypertensive (alpha-blockers) and medicine to lower hypercholesterol (amlodipine/atorvastatin) will be excluded.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
ower limb strength assessed using the 30-second Chair Rise test<br><br>[Baseline and at 12 weeks after intervention commencement];Postural stability assessed using the Dynamic Gait Index <br><br>[Baseline and at 12 weeks after intervention commencement];Aerobic endurance assessed using the S6-Minute Walk test <br><br>[Baseline and at 12 weeks after intervention commencement]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Quality of life assessed using the SF-36 Quality of Life Questionnaire[Baseline and at 12 weeks after intervention commencement]