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Last refreshed on: 17 October 2012
Main ID:  NCT01107210
Date of registration: 13/04/2010
Primary sponsor: Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Public title: Evaluation of Physical Fitness After Stroke
Scientific title: Evaluation of Physical Fitness After Stroke: Evolution and Determinants
Date of first enrolment: May 2006
Target sample size: 50
Recruitment status: Completed
URL:  http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT01107210
Study type:  Observational
Study design:  Observational Model: Cohort, Time Perspective: Prospective  
Countries of recruitment
Belgium
Contacts
Name:   Daniel Daly, PhD
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Affiliation:  KU-Leuven, Faculty of Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences
Name:   Hilde Feys, PhD
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Affiliation:  KU-Leuven, Faculty of Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences
Name:   Ilse Baert, Msc, PT
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Affiliation:  KU-Leuven, Faculty of Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences
Name:   Yves Vanlandewijck, PhD
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Affiliation:  KU-Leuven, Faculty of Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences
Key inclusion & exclusion criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

1. first-ever stroke as defined by WHO

2. aged < 75 years,

3. able to comprehend simple oral instructions.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. other neurological impairments with permanent damage

2. stroke-like symptoms due to subdural haematoma, tumour, encephalitis or trauma

3. pre-stroke Barthel Index <50

4. unable to perform a maximal exercise test in accordance with absolute
contra-indications for exercise testing (ACC/AHA)

5. no informed consent.



Age minimum: 18 Years
Age maximum: 75 Years
Gender: Both
Health Condition(s) or Problem(s) studied
Stroke
Intervention(s)
Primary Outcome(s)
Evolution of physical fitness after stroke, measured by VO2 peak and OUES. [Time Frame: 1y follow-up]
Secondary Outcome(s)
Determinants at functional, activity and participation level of physical fitness after stroke [Time Frame: 1y follow-up]
Secondary ID(s)
ML3617
Source(s) of Monetary Support
Please refer to primary and secondary sponsors
Secondary Sponsor(s)
National Association for Support to Persons with a Disability NVSG
Van Goethem-Brichant foundation
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