Verifying if aerobic training protocols benefit the heart in subacute stroke

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Stroke; Stroke - Ischaemic; Stroke - Haemorrhagic; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Other physical medicine / rehabilitation

• Registration Number: ACTRN12623000050651
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Liam Johnson

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2023-01-16
• Last Update Posted: 23 January 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

Patients admitted to Epworth HealthCare Rehabilitation will be screened to determine their eligibility, namely they 1) have experienced an ischeamic or haemorrhagic stroke, 2) are less than one-month post-stroke, 3) are aged greater than or equal to 18 years, 4) are medically stable (as assessed by their treating Rehabilitation Physician), 5) are English speaking, 6) can provide informed consent to participate, and 7) are able to and agree to participate in either HIIT or MICT training in addition to their usual care.

Exclusion Criteria

People with stroke will be excluded from participating in the study if they 1) are pregnant women, or 2) present with absolute contraindications to exercise as determined by American College of Sports Medicine exercise prescription guidelines

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified