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Cerebrovascular StrokeNCT04377022

Effect of Aerobic Exercise Training on Balance, Walking Capacity, and Quality of Life in Sub-acute Stroke.

A study testing Combined Therapy (Aerobic Exercise in addition to conventional therapy) in people with Cerebrovascular Stroke and Cerebrovascular Accident, Acute, run by Government College University Faisalabad at 1 site in Pakistan.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Stroke is one of the major cause of morbidity and mortality and 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… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 75 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
Combined Therapy (Aerobic Exercise in addition to conventional therapy)
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
50 participants
Where
1 sitePakistan
Study dates
1 Dec 2019to 10 Jun 2020
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 75 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • 18 to 75 years of age.
  • 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.

Who cannot join

  • Patients were excluded from the study if they have a stroke that occurs more than 3 months.
  • 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.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Pakistan1 site
  • Bin-Inam Rehabilitation Clinic Faisalabad

    Faisalabad, Punjab Province, 38000

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About this study

Stroke is one of the major cause of morbidity and mortality and 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.

Being tested
Combined Therapy (Aerobic Exercise in addition to conventional therapy)
Keywords
Aerobic exercise, Stroke, Walking Capacity
Medical subject headings
Stroke

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Combined Therapy (Aerobic Exercise in addition to conventional therapy)Other

    There are two intervention arm in the study

    1. Combined therapy
    2. Conventional Therapy
Study groups in NCT04377022
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Conventional TherapyNo interventionIn this group, Patients receive Conventional Therapy for 40 minutes daily and 5 days in a week. The training period was 5 week after the recruitment of patients.
Combined TherapyExperimentalIn this group, Patients receive Aerobic exercise training in addition to conventional Physical Therapy. Patients undergoes Aerobic exercise training for 25 minutes and 3 days in a week. A total of 15 session of aerobic exercise training session was given to patient.
Receives: Other: Combined Therapy (Aerobic Exercise in addition to conventional therapy)

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. 6 Minute walk Test:

    To measure the physical performance of individual after stroke.

    Measured: 5 week

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Berg Balance test and rating scale

    It is use o measure 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.

    Measured: 5 week

  2. Stroke Impact scale

    To measure the impairment and quality of life after stroke. The maximum score is 140.

    Measured: 5 week

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted6 May 2020
  2. Study start1 Dec 2019
  3. Primary completion8 May 2020
  4. Study completion10 Jun 2020

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
50 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04377022
Sponsor's protocol ID
342
Status last verified
Jul 2020
First submitted
4 May 2020
Last updated
20 Jul 2020
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Combined Therapy (Aerobic Exercise in addition to conventional therapy) in people with Cerebrovascular Stroke and Cerebrovascular Accident, Acute, run by Government College University Faisalabad at 1 site in Pakistan.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Jul 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

6 Minute walk Test: (time frame: 5 week). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 20 Jul 2020.

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