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Effects of Regular Brisk Walking in Chronic Stroke Patients

Primary Purpose

Stroke

Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Belgium
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
physical training
Sponsored by
Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional supportive care trial for Stroke focused on measuring Activity limitations, restriction of participation, chronic stroke survival, physical activity, walking

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 80 Years (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Stroke onset > or = 6 months
  • Able to walk without human assistance (may use walking aid)
  • Sign informed consent form
  • Approval from physician for participation in study
  • Live in Belgium or in Benin

Exclusion Criteria:

  • cardiac history of active unstable angina, recent (less than 3 months) myocardial infarction, or congestive heart failure
  • orthopedic, circulatory, or chronic pain conditions restricting exercise;
  • dementia;
  • severe receptive or global aphasia with inability to follow 2-step commands;
  • co-morbid non-stroke neurological disorder that impairs mobility (e.g. MS or Parkinson's);

Sites / Locations

  • Institut of Neuroscience (IoNS) / UCL, 5375

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm Type

Experimental

Arm Label

walking

Arm Description

a cohort of stroke patients trained during 3 month, based on walking

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

ACTIVLIM-Stroke (Activity limitations measures)
mainly self-reported outcomes measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

Stroke Impairment
Stroke related impairment are assessed with specific outcomes measures (SIAS, BBS, ...).
Walking ability
Walking ability is assessed throuht walking speed and walking endurance

Full Information

First Posted
March 30, 2010
Last Updated
April 2, 2012
Sponsor
Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT01570920
Brief Title
Effects of Regular Brisk Walking in Chronic Stroke Patients
Official Title
Effects of Regular Brisk Walking in Chronic Stroke Patients
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
April 2012
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
September 2009 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
December 2010 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
March 2011 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
Chronic stroke patients (>6 months) fulfilling including criteria were trained during 3 months. The physical training program was based on walking.
Detailed Description
Participants had been evaluated 4 times during a long follow-up period of 7 months. Activity limitations were assessed at baseline (enrollment time point), 1 month, 4 months and 7 months later.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Stroke
Keywords
Activity limitations, restriction of participation, chronic stroke survival, physical activity, walking

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Supportive Care
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
Outcomes Assessor
Allocation
N/A
Enrollment
34 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
walking
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
a cohort of stroke patients trained during 3 month, based on walking
Intervention Type
Behavioral
Intervention Name(s)
physical training
Intervention Description
walking many times a week
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
ACTIVLIM-Stroke (Activity limitations measures)
Description
mainly self-reported outcomes measures
Time Frame
7 months
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Stroke Impairment
Description
Stroke related impairment are assessed with specific outcomes measures (SIAS, BBS, ...).
Time Frame
7 months
Title
Walking ability
Description
Walking ability is assessed throuht walking speed and walking endurance
Time Frame
7 months

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
80 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Stroke onset > or = 6 months Able to walk without human assistance (may use walking aid) Sign informed consent form Approval from physician for participation in study Live in Belgium or in Benin Exclusion Criteria: cardiac history of active unstable angina, recent (less than 3 months) myocardial infarction, or congestive heart failure orthopedic, circulatory, or chronic pain conditions restricting exercise; dementia; severe receptive or global aphasia with inability to follow 2-step commands; co-morbid non-stroke neurological disorder that impairs mobility (e.g. MS or Parkinson's);
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Jean-Louis Thonnard, PhD
Organizational Affiliation
Université Catholique de Louvain, Belgium
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Institut of Neuroscience (IoNS) / UCL, 5375
City
Brussels
ZIP/Postal Code
1200
Country
Belgium

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Citations:
PubMed Identifier
23974944
Citation
Batcho CS, Stoquart G, Thonnard JL. Brisk walking can promote functional recovery in chronic stroke patients. J Rehabil Med. 2013 Sep;45(9):854-9. doi: 10.2340/16501977-1211.
Results Reference
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