Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke
Lead Sponsor:
Technische Universität Dresden
Collaborating Sponsors:
Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus
Conditions:
Acute Ischaemic Stroke
Autonomic Dysfunction
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-90 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This explorative prospective study aims to assess the effects of heart rate variability biofeedback (HRV biofeedback) in patients with acute ischaemic stroke. Furthermore, the investigators aim to exa...
Detailed Description
Background: Ischaemic stroke is among the most common causes for severe disability and death in the industrialized world with steadily increasing prevalence due to the demographic change. Thus more t...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- male and female subjects aged between 18 and 90
- written and oral informed consent
- evidence of an ischaemic lesion on cranial computed tomography scan or magnetic resonance imaging
Exclusion
- intake of any tricyclic antidepressant within the last 14 days
- atrial fibrillation
- prior diagnosed autonomic neuropathy
- malignant cerebral infarct or indication for treatment at intensive care unit
- aphasia or cognitive deficit with resulted inability to participate in Heart rate variability-biofeedback training
- respiratory insufficiency
- blindness, deafness or other physical limitations with resulted inability to participate in heart rate variability-biofeedback training
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 25 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 1 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
48 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03865225
Start Date
November 25 2018
End Date
November 1 2019
Last Update
January 12 2021
Active Locations (1)
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Department of Neurology, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden, Germany
Dresden, Saxony, Germany, 01307