A study to identify what is needed for a larger trial which will aim to determine the effectiveness of adapted cardiac rehabilitation for sub-acute stroke patients

A feasibility study to identify attitudes, determine outcome measures and develop an intervention to inform a definitive trial that will determine the effectiveness of adapted cardiac rehabilitation for sub-acute stroke patients

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN14861846

Enrollment

122

Registered

2014-12-12

Start date

2014-09-25

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2022-09-12

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Conditions

Sub-acute stroke patients Circulatory System

Interventions

This feasibility study will be undertaken in 4 parts. Part I - participant interviews exploring attitudes to exercise and cardiac rehabilitation before and after stroke.

the six minute walk test, the shuttle walk test and the VO2 peak test measured on a static bike Part VI - participants undergo baseline assessments and then attend cardiac rehabilitat

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients: 1. Participants will be sub-acute stroke and TIA patients (one week to four months post stroke) 2. Aged over 18 years 3. Able to speak English 4. Able to walk at least 10 metres and their carers Healthcare professionals working in the field of stroke care or cardiac rehabilitation

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Heart disease class III and upwards (NYHA Classification), angina on exercise, 2. Class C or D exercise risk (ACSM) 3. Uncontrolled arrhythmias and poorly controlled hypertension 4. Significant cardio-respiratory, locomotor or psychiatric problems that limit participation in exercise programmes

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Cardiovascular fitness	—

Countries

England, United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 13, 2026