Status:
COMPLETED
The Effect of an Inpatient Home-work Exercise Program on Leg Function After Stroke
Lead Sponsor:
University of British Columbia
Collaborating Sponsors:
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
Conditions:
Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)
Eligibility:
All Genders
19+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study would focus on a new method of adding extra leg homework exercises to the usual therapy delivered in the hospital. We propose to design an exercise program for the affected leg that would b...
Detailed Description
In total 120 participants admitted for stroke rehabilitation in the province British Columbia, Canada will be randomly assigned to either the Leg Exercise group or Leg Management group. The extra leg ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Have been admitted to a hospital unit for stroke treatment
- 19 years or older
- Are experiencing difficulty using legs
- Able to understand and follow instructions
Exclusion
- Have uncontrolled hypertension or unstable cardio-vascular condition
- Injuries to muscles, bones, or joints of the leg
- Unable to verbally speak or understand the investigators when asked questions
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
142 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00908479
Start Date
September 1 2009
End Date
April 1 2013
Last Update
May 10 2017
Active Locations (5)
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1
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
2
Eagle Ridge Hospital
Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada
3
GF Strong Rehab Center
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
4
Holy Family Hospital
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada