SunRISe Study - Stroke Rehabilitation In Suriname

KU Leuven20 enrolled

Overview

This study aims to determine the effect of a supervised home-based physical fitness program on the aerobic capacity, quality of gait and health related quality of life in people with chronic ischemic stroke. Secondly, feasibility of the program for implementing a long term lifestyle change will be investigated.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Stroke

Interventions

Home base stroke rehabilitationBEHAVIORAL

The intervention consists of physiotherapy exercises targeting functional and physical capacity.

Eligibility

Sex: ALL

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * ability to give informed consent * ability to understand measurement procedures defined as MMSE \>24 * last stroke \>6 months ago * mild to moderate stroke deficit defined by Fugl Meyer test score of 27 to 90 for upper and lower extremities * FAC ≥3 * medical clearance to participate in a moderate exercise program * living at home and having a minimum of 5 stairs at home Exclusion Criteria: * serious cardiac condition * other serious end organ damage * other neurological deficits leading to disability * uncontrolled blood pressure (systolic pressure \>140, diastolic pressure \>90)

Locations (1)

Anton De Kom University

Paramaribo, Suriname

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in peak oxygen uptake

Time frame: 4 weeks, 8 weeks and 5 months after start of rehabilitation

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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