The effectiveness of a higher intensity water-based exercise program: a randomized controlled trial following stroke (pilot)

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Stroke; Stroke - Ischaemic

• Registration Number: ACTRN12607000506493
• Lead Sponsor: Maria Crotty

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2007-10-05
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 45

Inclusion Criteria

6 months to 3 years since first stroke (ischemic stroke or primary intracerebral haemorrhage), community dwelling, independent ambulation with or without gait aids, Mini Mental State Exam score fo at least 18, ability to accept instruction and give consent

Exclusion Criteria

Subsequent stroke, major medical complications following stroke, unstable cardiac conditions, urinary or faecal incontinence, open wounds, tinea, unstable epilepsy or seizures, other comorbid conditions that might contraindicate participation in gym- or water-based exercise, inability to carry out the ecercise program, current participation in an exercise program

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Six minute walk test[Baseline, immediately post intervention, 3 months post intervention.]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Modified Berg Balance Scale[Baseline, immediately post intervention, 3 months post intervention.];Bioelectrical Impedance[Baseline, immediately post intervention, 3 months post intervention.];Functional independence using the Modified Barthel Index[Baseline, immediately post intervention, 3 months post intervention.];Goal Attainment Scale[Baseline, immediately post intervention, 3 months post intervention.];Quality of Life using EuroQoL[Baseline, immediately post intervention, 3 months post intervention.];Motor Assessment Scale[Baseline, immediately post intervention, 3 months post intervention.];The Medical Outcomes Study (MOS) Sleep Scale[Baseline, immediately post intervention, 3 months post intervention.];Fatigue Assessment Scale[Baseline, immediately post intervention, 3 months post intervention.]