An investigation into the effect of including a goal-orientated independently practised exercise programme in early stroke rehabilitatio

Completed

• Conditions: Stroke; Circulatory System

• Registration Number: ISRCTN49538372
• Lead Sponsor: Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2006 Update - Department of Health (UK)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2006-09-29
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

Patients admitted to the stroke ward and medically able to understand and comply with the protocol.
1. Inpatients within 6 weeks of diagnosis fo first stroke confirmed by computed tomography (CT) scan
2. Medically stable and undergoing rehabilitation on a stroke and neurological unit
3. In the opinion of the researchers, have the ability to understand and comply with carrying out an exercise and activity programme on their own
4. Patients must be able to give informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

1. Complex medical problems that prevent compliance with study protocol
2. The patient is likely to be discharged within two weeks of admission to the stroke and neurological unit

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified