From: Reinhart, Shelly [CORP] On Behalf Of VCH Research Institute
Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2010 12:08 PM
To: VCH Research Institute
Subject: Research study - Effect of exercise on heart function in people with stroke
Purpose of this study:
We are evaluating the effects of exercise on fitness, heart function, and stroke risk factors in community-dwelling people with stroke who have completed their rehabilitation.
Who can participate?
- A stroke survivor, 50-80 years old
- Have completed formal rehabilitation
- Are living in the community
- Able to walk at least 3 meters (10 feet) with or without assistive devices (cane, walker)
What is involved?
- Participants with stroke will be assessed for their fitness level, heart function, cholesterol levels and everyday activities of daily living.
- Once assessed they will participate in either a 6-month flexibility and balance program or a 6-month aerobic exercise program.
- The program will be assigned by chance (similar to flipping a coin).
- All tests will be repeated at the end of the program and once more 2 months after the program has finished.
When does this study take place?
This study will start recruiting in August 2010. The exercise sessions will take place from October 2010-March 2011.
Where does this study take place/location:
- All assessments will take place at Blusson Spinal Cord Centre, Vancouver General Hospital, 818 West 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC. and the Gordon and Leslie Diamond Centre 2775 Laurel St.
- The exercise program will take place at the Blusson Pavilion, 818 West 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC
Principal Investigator: Dr Janice Eng PhD PT/OT
Professor, Physical Therapy, UBC Faculty of Medicine
Research Scientist, International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD);
Brain Research Centre; and GF Strong Rehab Centre, VCH Research Institute
Contact Information: Recruitment Tel: 604-714-4109
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