Cardiac Rehabilitation of Stroke Survivors (SRP-CROSS)
United States150 participantsStarted 2023-01-20
Plain-language summary
This study examines the effectiveness of the cardiac rehabilitation program for stroke patients. The study will examine if patients with stroke, who receive cardiac rehabilitation in addition to their standard of care treatments, demonstrate improved recovery of function. It will also examine if these patients have reduced hospital readmission, reduced rate of recurrent stroke, and mortality.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 years or older
* Stroke diagnosis (ischemic or hemorrhagic) / radiologic evidence of acute stroke
* Medically cleared by a cardiologist for participation in the cardiac rehabilitation program with no contraindications to cardiac rehabilitation per American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) guidelines
* Ability to transfer on/off the recumbent bike with or without an assistive device safely, with or without assistance from another person
* Ability to follow simple commands and communicate pain or distress
* Admission to an Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility post-stroke
* Signed informed consent form
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of subarachnoid hemorrhage, intracranial aneurysm, intracranial hemangioma, or arteriovenous malformation
* Medical disorders that preclude participation in the study as determined by the Principal Investigator.
* Inability to have baseline assessment within 60 days post-stroke diagnosis
* Patient considered unable to comply with study requirements
* Known terminal illness with life expectancy less than 1 year
* Compliant diagnosis eligible for traditional cardiac rehabilitation covered by insurance
* Unable to understand/speak English
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT)
Timeframe: Change from Baseline (30 days post-stroke) to 120 days post-stroke.