Stroke
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke 2. Stroke within 6 months 3. Scheduled to be hospitalized for 4 weeks or more at the time of study participation 4. Consent to participate in this study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Limited range of motion and/or pain that affect the head-up tilt test 2. Unable to understand instructions due to moderate to severe dementia (Mini-Mental State Examination score of less than 20)or aphasia 3. Having implanted metal devices such as a cardiac pacemaker or osteoarticular protheses 4. Unable to maintain a standing position for more than 5 minutes using a tilt table due to severe dizziness or syncope 5. Having a severe respiratory disease 6. Other neurologic conditions in addition to stroke 7. Unable to measure blood pressure from arm due to a fracture of the humerus and/or after surgery for breast cancer 8. Unable to measure blood pressure from fingers 9. Inappropriate patients due to other reasons
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Mean blood pressure | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Systolic blood pressure Diastolic blood pressure Heart rate Stroke volume Cardiac output Total peripheral resistance Heart rate variability Baroreflex sensitivity Skeletal muscle mass Total body water Motor function Activities of daily living Subjective symptoms | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Shinshu University Department of Physical Therapy