Exercise and education program for people recovering from minor stroke
Tests a 12-week exercise, education and follow-up program in adults with minor stroke.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Stroke School -Including Physical Exercise, Patient Education and Individual Follow-up Sessions
Key facts
- Where
- Copenhagen and Herlev, DenmarkSee the 2 sites
Where in Denmark
- Herlev HospitalCopenhagen, DenmarkTaking people
- Department of Neurology, Herlev-Gentofte HospitalHerlev, DenmarkTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Herlev Hospital
- Trial code
- NCT04945174
- Record updated
- 2 May 2025
- Original description
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.Read full original descriptionShow less
Stroke School - Cross-sectorial Physical Exercise for Patients With Minor Stroke or Non-disabling Stroke
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.
Inclusion: 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 ≤ 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 ≥ 18 years of age.
Exclusion: 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); 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 ≤23/30 on the Mini-Mental State Examination are not invited into the study); Symptoms or comorbidities not allowing exercise on a stationary bicycle (e.g. claudication).