A program combining exercise and education for patients with minor strokes

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

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.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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 it's running

• 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

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.