Journal article
FIT for FUNCTION: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Abstract
BackgroundThe current state of evidence suggests that community-based exercise programs are beneficial in improving impairment, function, and health status, and are greatly needed for persons with stroke. However, limitations of these studies include risk of bias, feasibility, and cost issues.Methods/DesignThis single-blinded, randomized controlled trial (RCT) of 216 participants with stroke will compare the effectiveness of a 12-week YMCA …
Authors
Richardson J; Tang A; Guyatt G; Thabane L; Xie F; Sahlas D; Hart R; Fleck R; Hladysh G; Macrae L
Journal
Trials, Vol. 19, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
December 2018
DOI
10.1186/s13063-017-2416-3
ISSN
1468-6708