Feasibility BFRT Geriatric Stroke Patients

Launched by UNIVERSITAIRE ZIEKENHUIZEN KU LEUVEN · May 2, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at the use of blood flow restriction training (BFRT) for older adults who have had a stroke. The goal is to see if this type of training is safe and tolerable for patients while they also receive standard physiotherapy. Over four weeks, participants will take part in BFRT sessions twice a week, guided by trained physiotherapists. The study will help determine how many patients are eligible for this program, how willing they are to participate, and the time commitment involved.

To be eligible, participants must be at least 65 years old, have recently suffered a stroke, and be stable enough to engage in rehabilitation. They should also be able to understand the exercises provided. However, those with certain health issues, like severe high blood pressure or infections, will not be included. If you or a loved one is considering participating, it’s important to know that the study aims to assess both the feasibility of this training and gather insights that might lead to larger studies in the future.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• • A. Patients
• Inclusion Criteria patients:
• • Patients admitted to the geriatric rehabilitation unit
• • ≥ 65years old
• • Medically stable as determined by the attending physician
• • Expecting at least 5 weeks of rehabilitation
• • Diagnosis of stroke (haemorrhagic/ischemic)
• • medical research council-scores of 2-3/5 for certain muscle groups
• • Being able to understand the exercises
• • signed informed consent
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Skin lesions located at the site of the cuff
• • Cognitive impairment making it impossible to understand the exercises
• • Severe comorbidities: (Deep Venous Thrombosis; Open wounds or infected wounds; Dialysis; Cancer; Severe High Blood pressure)
• B. Healthcare workers:
• • Inclusion Criteria
• • being physiotherapist involved in the practical application of BFRT
• • signed informed consent