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SunRISe Study - Stroke Rehabilitation In Suriname

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Stroke
Interventions
Behavioral: Home base stroke rehabilitation
Registration Number
NCT02717715
Lead Sponsor
KU Leuven
Brief Summary

This study aims to determine the effect of a supervised home-based physical fitness program on the aerobic capacity, quality of gait and health related quality of life in people with chronic ischemic stroke. Secondly, feasibility of the program for implementing a long term lifestyle change will be investigated.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
20
Inclusion Criteria
  • ability to give informed consent
  • ability to understand measurement procedures defined as MMSE >24
  • last stroke >6 months ago
  • mild to moderate stroke deficit defined by Fugl Meyer test score of 27 to 90 for upper and lower extremities
  • FAC ≥3
  • medical clearance to participate in a moderate exercise program
  • living at home and having a minimum of 5 stairs at home
Exclusion Criteria
  • serious cardiac condition
  • other serious end organ damage
  • other neurological deficits leading to disability
  • uncontrolled blood pressure (systolic pressure >140, diastolic pressure >90)

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Intervention groupHome base stroke rehabilitationStroke patients from the intervention group will be, on top of usual care, offered a holistic home based and semi-supervised stroke rehabilitation program followed by a period of tele-supervision.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in peak oxygen uptake4 weeks, 8 weeks and 5 months after start of rehabilitation
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Anton De Kom University

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Paramaribo, Suriname

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