Effects of Cardiac Rehabilitation for Individuals With Transient Ischemic Attack

Last updated: April 20, 2019
Sponsor: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

N/A

Condition

Cardiac Ischemia

Circulation Disorders

Cerebral Ischemia

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT00929994
Brooks - 001
  • Ages 18-100
  • All Genders

Study Summary

It is hypothesized that the addition of formal cardiac rehabilitation to standard care will result in long-term improvements in cardiovascular fitness and functional capacity in individuals who have suffered a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or minor stroke.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the addition of cardiac rehabilitation will influence depressive symptoms and cognition.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Diagnosed with TIA

  • Three months post-TIA

  • Ability to understand the process and instructions for exercise training and provideinformed consent

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Resting Blood Pressure greater than 160/100 despite medication

  • Other cardiovascular morbidity which would limit exercise tolerance (heart failure,abnormal BP responses or STsegment depression > 2 mm, symptomatic aortic stenosis,complex arrhythmias)

  • Current and extensive exercise participation

  • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

  • Unstable Angina

  • Orthostatic BP decrease of > 20 mm Hg with symptoms

  • Other musculoskeletal impairments which would limit the participants ability to walksufficient durations

  • Pain or other co-morbidities (e.g., unclipped aneurysms, uncontrolled seizures etc.)which would preclude participation

  • Cognitive or behavioural issues that would limit participation in exercise testing andtraining

Study Design

Total Participants: 20
Study Start date:
March 01, 2010
Estimated Completion Date:
November 30, 2014

Study Description

A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is defined as an episode of neurological dysfunction caused by focal brain ischemia lasting less than 24 hours. Once an individual has suffered a TIA, preventative measures can be taken to target modifiable risk factors, one of which is physical inactivity. The current proposal focuses on the use of an established model of care (cardiac rehabilitation (CR)) and applies it to those who have suffered a TIA in order to maximize physical activity and minimize risk of future cardiovascular events. This will be a one-group pre/post design study with a 3 month non-intervention period. Participants will undergo measures at baseline and 3 months (non intervention period) then after 6 months of cardiac rehabilitation (cardiovascular fitness, 6 minute walk test, cognition, and depressive symptoms).

Connect with a study center

  • Toronto Rehabilitation Institute - Rumsey Center

    Toronto, Ontario M4G 1R7
    Canada

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