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

Cerebrovascular Accident Clinical Trial

Official title:

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

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT04835740
• Other study ID #: IRB/ASCRH/0006/2020
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: October 5, 2020
• Est. completion date: March 16, 2021

Study information

• Verified date: April 2021
• Source: Akhtar Saeed Medical and Dental College
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial 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.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 50
• Est. completion date: March 16, 2021
• Est. primary completion date: November 15, 2020
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: All
• Age group: 18 Years to 75 Years

Eligibility

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.

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Cerebrovascular Accident
• Stroke
• Stroke, Ischemic

Intervention

Other:
• High intensity Interval Training
All the participants underwent 5 weeks of High intensity interval training.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Pakistan	Akhtar Saeed Hospital	Lahore

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Akhtar Saeed Medical and Dental College

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Pakistan, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	6 Minute walk Test	To determine the cardiorespiratory fitness of individual after sub-acute stroke.	5 weeks
Secondary	Berg Balance test and rating scale	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.	5 weeks
Secondary	Stroke Impact scale	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.	5 weeks