Integrating Stroke Survivors Into Cardiac Rehabilitation



Status:Recruiting
Conditions:Neurology
Therapuetic Areas:Neurology
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - Any
Updated:10/17/2018
Start Date:July 1, 2018
End Date:May 1, 2019
Contact:Elizabeth W Regan, DPT
Email:eregan@email.sc.edu
Phone:704-609-2409

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The intervention trial will examine the effectiveness and feasibility of integrating stroke
survivors into an existing hospital-based cardiac rehabilitation program at Novant Health in
Charlotte, NC. Stroke survivors will be recruited through hospital system providers and
physical therapists (PTs) for entry into a multidisciplinary, three-month cardiac
rehabilitation program. This program consists of three sessions per week of supervised
cardiovascular endurance and strength training, stretching, relaxation and education.
Participants will be stroke survivors, have completed formal physical and occupational
rehabilitation (if applicable), and have treating provider approval.


Inclusion Criteria:

- Clinical diagnosis of stroke

- Completion of physical and occupational therapy (if applicable)

- Clearance by treating medical provider

- Ability to walk at least 40 meters independently (with or without assistive device)

- Ability to transfer sit to stand without assistance

- Ability to follow instructions and provide information on exertion, pain and distress

Exclusion Criteria:

- Acute medical problem rendering exercise unsafe

- Significant pain that prevents standing or interferes with movement

- History of additional, non-stroke, neurological condition
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Charlotte, North Carolina 28204
Principal Investigator: Elizabeth Regan, DPT
Phone: 704-316-3710
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