๐ฌIn plain words
What the trial is, and whether it could suit you
In a randomized controlled trial the effect of 12 weeks of cross-sectorial physical exercise combined with patient education and individual follow-up session is investigated in patients with minor stroke or non-disabling stroke.
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๐ Eligibility rules (as published)
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 โค 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 โฅ 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 โค23/30 on the Mini-Mental State Examination are not invited into the study)
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What it tests
- Cardiorespiratory exercise combined with patient education and individual follow-up sessions
Herlev Hospital
Copenhagen, Denmark
Department of Neurology, Herlev-Gentofte Hospital
Herlev, Denmark
๐ค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ always decide together with your own doctor.