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Official title Does High-intensity Exercise Lead to Better Functional Outcomes Early After Stroke in an Inpatient Rehabilitation Setting?
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06913127
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this study is to find out the effectiveness of high intensity exercise (HIE) early after stroke, this study is hoping to recruit 36 participants in total and will be analysing pre- and post- outcomes of patients in a high intensity exercise intervention, as compared to a lower intensity exercise programme. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the high or low intensity exercise programme, and receiving the assigned intervention for 2 weeks.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 21 to 99
You may be able to join if
- Admitted for acute ischaemic or haemorrhagic stroke and requiring inpatient rehabilitation for stroke
- First-ever, single, unilateral stroke
- Aged 21-99 years old
- Able to walk 10m overground with minimal or moderate physical assistance
- Cleared by physician to be medically stable to participate in high intensity exercise (HIE)
You likely can't join if
- Any central or peripheral nervous system or orthopedic injury that may limit ambulation or exercise
- Uncontrolled cardiorespiratory disease
- Inability to follow 3 steps commands
- Patient unable to give consent for the study
- Patient who is assessed unsuitable to don on the medical device fNIRS (eg patients who had undergone craniectomy and cranioplasty)
See the full eligibility criteria
- Admitted for acute ischaemic or haemorrhagic stroke and requiring inpatient rehabilitation for stroke
- First-ever, single, unilateral stroke
- Aged 21-99 years old
- Able to walk 10m overground with minimal or moderate physical assistance
- Cleared by physician to be medically stable to participate in high intensity exercise (HIE)
- Participants have to be warded for inpatient rehabilitation for at least 10 consecutive weekdays
- Any central or peripheral nervous system or orthopedic injury that may limit ambulation or exercise
- Uncontrolled cardiorespiratory disease
- Inability to follow 3 steps commands
- Patient unable to give consent for the study
- Patient who is assessed unsuitable to don on the medical device fNIRS (eg patients who had undergone craniectomy and cranioplasty)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Singapore, Singapore
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 21 years to 99 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Singapore, Singapore. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.