Evaluation of Physical Fitness After Stroke

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

50 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2006-05-31

Study Completion Date

2010-09-30

Brief Summary

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This study aims to examine the evolution and determinants of physical fitness after stroke.

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Detailed Description

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Stroke is a major cause of chronic severe disability. More than 50% of stroke survivors have residual motor and functional deficits which have an impact on their participation and quality of live (Patel et al, 2006). Limitations on daily functioning may lead to physical inactivity and a sedentary lifestyle. Sustained physical inactivity (deconditioning) induces a reduction in aerobic capacity, which may further increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases in these individuals above that associated with stroke itself. Therefore, improving aerobic capacity may be essential in prevention of secondary diseases due to lack of fitness in the stroke population. Previous studies have also indicated that a critical level of aerobic capacity must be met in order to function independently (Cress et al, 2003). Therefore, in addition to disease prevention, enhancing aerobic capacity in individuals with stroke may also have beneficial effects on promoting functional abilities and independent living. It is also known that a limitation in functional performance is mostly associated with a restriction in social activities (ICIDH-2-model). Clearly, stroke survivors can benefit from counseling on participation in physical activity and exercise training. A recent meta-analysis (Pang et al, 2006) showed that there is good evidence to support the use of aerobic exercise to improve aerobic capacity in individuals with stroke. However, before going on that road, one needs to know more about the level of physical activity and physical fitness in the stroke population.

Conditions

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Stroke

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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stroke patients

50 patients recruited in the stroke rehabilitation unit in the University Hospital, Leuven, Belgium will be included

No interventions assigned to this group

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. first-ever stroke as defined by WHO
2. aged \< 75 years,
3. able to comprehend simple oral instructions.

Exclusion Criteria

1. other neurological impairments with permanent damage
2. stroke-like symptoms due to subdural haematoma, tumour, encephalitis or trauma
3. pre-stroke Barthel Index \<50
4. unable to perform a maximal exercise test in accordance with absolute contra-indications for exercise testing (ACC/AHA)
5. no informed consent.

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

75 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No