Cardiac rehabilitation program for stroke survivors

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 study examines the effectiveness of a cardiac rehabilitation program specifically designed for stroke patients. It aims to determine if incorporating cardiac rehabilitation alongside standard care can enhance recovery of function, reduce hospital readmissions, lower the rate of recurrent strokes, and decrease mortality. Participants will be enrolled if they meet specific criteria, including being medically cleared for rehabilitation and having the ability to safely engage in the program. The study will assess outcomes related to functional recovery and overall health improvements.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* 18 years or older
* Stroke diagnosis (ischemic or hemorrhagic) / radiologic evidence of acute stroke
* Medically cleared by a cardiologist for participation in the cardiac rehabilitation program with no contraindications to cardiac rehabilitation per American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) guidelines
* Ability to transfer on/off the recumbent bike with or without an assistive device safely, with or without assistance from another person
* Ability to follow simple commands and communicate pain or distress
* Admission to an Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility post-stroke
* Signed informed consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

* Presence of subarachnoid hemorrhage, intracranial aneurysm, intracranial hemangioma, or arteriovenous malformation
* Medical disorders that preclude participation in the study as determined by the Principal Investigator.
* Inability to have baseline assessment within 60 days post-stroke diagnosis
* Patient considered unable to comply with study requirements
* Known terminal illness with life expectancy less than 1 year
* Compliant diagnosis eligible for traditional cardiac rehabilitation covered by insurance
* Unable to understand/speak English

Where it's running

• Hackensack Meridian Health - JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute
  Edison, New Jersey, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Sara J Cuccurullo, MD — Hackensack Meridian Health - JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute
• Study coordinator: Hayk Petrosyan, Ph.D.
• Email: hayk.petrosyan@hmhn.org
• Phone: 732-321-7000

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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.