The Effect of Aerobic Exercise in Patients With Lacunar Stroke (HITPALS)
Stroke, Lacunar
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Stroke, Lacunar focused on measuring Stroke, stroke, acute, Cerebral small vessel disease
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- lacunar stroke verified by clinical examination and CT- or MRI-scans
- able to speak and read Danish
Exclusion Criteria:
- previous large artery stroke,
- symptoms or co-morbidities in the musculoskeletal system, which hinder bicycling,
- dyspnoea caused by heart or pulmonary disease,
- aphasia or dementia which hinder completion of the Talk Test.
Amendment 1 (version 4.0, June 2016) has been modified to allow an extended inclusion period from 0-21 days (previously 0-7 days).
Also, to allow inclusion of patients with recurrent lacunar stroke, with clinical symptoms and a corresponding ischemic lesion on MRI.
Amendment 2 (version 5.0, June 2017) has allowed inclusion from two other stroke units in the Capital Region of Copenhagen due to low recruitment rate. The article describes protocol version 5.0 from June 6th. 2017
Sites / Locations
- Herlev Hospital, Dept Neurology
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Other
Active Comparator
Control
Exercise
Prophylactic stroke medication and recommendations for lifestyle changes
Prophylactic stroke medication and recommendations for lifestyle changes AND high-intensity training at home, 5 days a week in 12 weeks