Understanding Changes in Heart Function After Exercise in People With Stroke
Beyond VO2peak: Understanding Exercise-induced Changes in Cardiovascular Function After Stroke
Little is known about how exercise can affect heart function in stroke survivors.
This study will look at changes in cardiovascular fitness and function after 6 months of exercise. Volunteers will be tested before and after the program and again 2 months later to measure the effects on stroke risk factors, fitness level and flexibility of the arteries. Blood tests will measure cholesterol levels and other signs of inflammation.
This study will help us better understand how exercise after stroke can improve heart function and heart health, and ultimately help in lowering future stroke risk.
研究概览
详细说明
Purpose
To determine the effects of aerobic exercise after stroke on cardiorespiratory fitness, cardiovascular function, stroke risk factors, walking and health-related quality of life. This study will also examine the retention of these effects after the exercise program ends.
Methods
A randomized controlled study design will be used. Sixty participants will be randomized to participate in one of 2 treatment arms (6 months duration, 3 days / week, 1 hour / session):
- BALANCE AND FLEXIBILITY (non-aerobic) PROGRAM will be comprised of individualized upper and lower body stretching, or balance activities, yoga- or Tai Chi-style classes.
- AEROBIC PROGRAM will be comprised of a structured, progressive aerobic training program.
Participants will be evaluated at 3 time points - baseline (0 months), post-intervention (6 months) and follow up (8 months) - for stroke risk factors, cardiorespiratory fitness, arterial stiffness, echocardiography measures, inflammatory biomarkers, ambulatory capacity and health-related quality of life.
研究类型
注册 (实际的)
阶段
- 不适用
联系人和位置
学习地点
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British Columbia
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Vancouver、British Columbia、加拿大
- Vancouver General Hospital
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Vancouver、British Columbia、加拿大
- GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre
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参与标准
资格标准
适合学习的年龄
接受健康志愿者
有资格学习的性别
描述
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 50-80 years old
- Has experienced a stroke
- At least 12 months post-stroke
- Able to stand independently
- Able to walk at least 5 metres (assisted devices and guarded supervision is permitted)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Stroke of non-cardiogenic origin (aneurysm, tumour)
- Actively engaged in other stroke rehabilitation services
- Class C or D American Heart Association Risk Criteria (uncontrolled arrhythmias)
- Resting blood pressure > 160/100 mmHg
- Significant musculoskeletal problems (rheumatoid arthritis) or other neurological conditions (e.g. Parkinson's)
- Has a pacemaker
- Pain or other co-morbidities (e.g. unclipped aneurysms, uncontrolled seizures etc.) which would preclude participation
- Behavioural issues that would limit participation in exercise
学习计划
研究是如何设计的?
设计细节
- 主要用途:治疗
- 分配:随机化
- 介入模型:并行分配
- 屏蔽:单身的
武器和干预
参与者组/臂 |
干预/治疗 |
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实验性的:Aerobic Program
The Aerobic Program will be the Experimental arm of this trial, where a structured, progressive aerobic exercise will be conducted in a class format
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The AEROBIC PROGRAM will be the Experimental arm of this trial.
It will be a structured, progressive aerobic training program that will be 6 months in duration.
Classes will be held 3 times / week, for 1 hour / session.
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有源比较器:Balance and Flexibility Program
The Balance and Flexibility Program will be a non-aerobic intervention that will act as an Active Comparator.
Stretching, balance exercises, yoga- or Tai Chi-style classes will be conducted.
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The BALANCE AND FLEXIBILITY (non-aerobic) PROGRAM will be the Active Comparator arm of this trial.
It will be comprised of upper and lower body stretching, or balance activities, yoga- or Tai Chi-style classes.
This program will be 6 months in duration.
Classes will be held 3 times / week, for 1 hour / session.
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研究衡量的是什么?
主要结果指标
结果测量 |
大体时间 |
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Stroke risk factors (blood pressure, heart rate, lipid profiles, glucose metabolism), cardiorespiratory fitness
大体时间:assessed at baseline (0 months), post-program (6 months) and follow up (8 months)
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assessed at baseline (0 months), post-program (6 months) and follow up (8 months)
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次要结果测量
结果测量 |
大体时间 |
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Arterial stiffness and inflammatory biomarkers
大体时间:assessed at 0, 6 and 8 months
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assessed at 0, 6 and 8 months
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Echocardiography measures
大体时间:assessed at 0 and 6 months
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assessed at 0 and 6 months
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Ambulatory capacity and health related quality of life
大体时间:assessed at 0, 6 and 8 months
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assessed at 0, 6 and 8 months
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合作者和调查者
调查人员
- 首席研究员:Janice Eng, PhD、The University of British Columbia - Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute
- 研究主任:Penelope Brasher, PhD、Vancover General Hospital
- 研究主任:Andrei Krassioukov, MD, PhD、University of British Columbia
- 研究主任:Kenneth Madden, MD、University of British Columbia
- 研究主任:Ada Tang、University of British Columbia
- 研究主任:Teresa Tsang, MD、University of British Columbia
研究记录日期
研究主要日期
学习开始
初级完成 (实际的)
研究完成 (实际的)
研究注册日期
首次提交
首先提交符合 QC 标准的
首次发布 (估计)
研究记录更新
最后更新发布 (实际的)
上次提交的符合 QC 标准的更新
最后验证
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