A program combining exercise and education for patients with minor strokes
Stroke School - Cross-sectorial Physical Exercise for Patients With Minor Stroke or Non-disabling Stroke
This study is testing a 12-week program that combines exercise and education to help people who have had a minor stroke or TIA improve their heart health and reduce the chance of having another stroke.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Herlev Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Copenhagen, Herlev and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT04945174 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effects of a 12-week program that includes supervised aerobic exercise and patient education for individuals who have experienced a minor stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA). The program consists of 6 weeks of hospital-based exercise followed by 6 weeks of community-based exercise, along with individual follow-up sessions to encourage ongoing physical activity. The goal is to enhance patients' understanding of stroke risk factors and improve their overall cardiovascular health. By addressing physical inactivity and educating patients, the study aims to reduce the risk of recurrent strokes and improve quality of life.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who have experienced a minor stroke or TIA and are not in need of rehabilitation but require physical activity to prevent cardiovascular diseases.
Not a fit: Patients with previous large-artery strokes, unstable cardiac conditions, or significant comorbidities that prevent exercise will not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce the risk of recurrent strokes and improve the quality of life for patients recovering from minor strokes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that physical exercise can effectively reduce cardiovascular risk factors in stroke patients, indicating potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with a minor stroke or TIA without the need of rehabilitation after hospital discharge, but need physical activity in order to prevent cardiovascular diseases * Patients spending ≤ 5 hour of leisure time on high-intensity physical activity on weekly basis within the last 3 months * Able to speak and read Danish and to provide informed consent * Individuals ≥ 18 years of age Exclusion Criteria: * Previous large-artery stroke or hemorrhagic stroke * Unstable cardiac condition, e.g. pacemaker * Uncontrolled hypertension (patients not responding adequately to antihypertensive medication when applying treatment according to guidelines) * Symptoms or comorbidities not allowing exercise on a stationary bicycle (e.g. claudication) * Dyspnoea caused by heart or pulmonary disease (e.g. COPD) * Aphasia, or dementia that interferer with understanding the protocol and/or physical examinations. * Patients diagnosed with dementia at hospital admission (a score ≤23/30 on the Mini-Mental State Examination are not invited into the study)
Where this trial is running
Copenhagen, Herlev and 1 other locations
- Herlev Hospital — Copenhagen, Herlev, Denmark (Recruiting)
- Department of Neurology, Herlev-Gentofte Hospital — Herlev, Denmark (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Christina Kruuse, Professor — Herlev Gentofte Hospital, Department of Neurology
- Study coordinator: Christina Kruuse, Professor
- Email: christina.kruuse@regionh.dk
- Phone: +45 3868 1233
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.