Effects of High-intensity Interval Aerobic Training on Balance, Walking Capacity, and Quality of Life in Patients With Sub-acute Stroke

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Cerebrovascular Accident; Stroke, Ischemic
• Interventions: Other: High intensity Interval Training

• Registration Number: NCT04835740
• Lead Sponsor: Akhtar Saeed Medical and Dental College

Brief Summary

Hemiplegia is one of the most common sequelae of stroke. Stroke is the leading cause of disability in adults all around the world. Stroke survivors can suffer several neurological impairments and deficits which have an important impact on patient's quality of life and which increase the costs for health and social services. After stroke, impairments in ADLs and functional status, deterioration in health related quality of life can be seen.

The purpose of this study is to Determine the effect of Aerobic exercise training on Balance, Walking capacity and quality of life in sub-acute stroke.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2020-10-05
• Primary Completion: 2020-11-15
• Study Completion: 2021-03-16
• Status Verified: 2021-04
• Study First Submitted: 2021-04-06
• Study First Submitted QC: 2021-04-06
• Last Update Submitted: 2021-04-06
• Study First Posted: 2021-04-08
• Last Update Posted: 2021-04-08

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

• 18 to 75 years of age.
• Ischemic Stroke that occurred in the recent 3 months.
• Who can walk independently or by using assistive device.
• Have a minimum Chedoke McMaster Stroke Assessment (CMSA) leg impairment score of 3 but less than 7.

Exclusion Criteria

• Patients were excluded from the study if they have a stroke that occurs more than 3 months.
• Hemorrhagic Stroke.
• If resting blood pressure more than 160/100 even after taking medications
• Have by-pass surgery in recent 3 months.
• Other musculoskeletal problems which restrict the patient's ability to do aerobic activity.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Conventional Rehabilitation	High intensity Interval Training	Based on the functional capacity of each participant, customized Aerobic exercise plan was designed by the on-site physiotherapist.
Combined Training (conventional rehabilitation plus high-intensity interval training):	High intensity Interval Training	The patients received 40 minutes of High intensity interval treadmill training in addition to their normal conventional rehabilitation.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
6 Minute walk Test	5 weeks	To determine the cardiorespiratory fitness of individual after sub-acute stroke.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Stroke Impact scale	5 weeks	The scale is used to measure the impairment and quality of life after stroke. The scale consists of 8 domains. In this study, only 4 domains related to hand function ,strength, mobility and Activity of daily living were used.The maximum score is 140.
Berg Balance test and rating scale	5 weeks	The scale is used to determine the Balance and stability of patient. Total score of the scale is 56. A score of \< 45 indicates individuals may be at greater risk of falling.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Akhtar Saeed Hospital; 🇵🇰 Lahore, Pakistan