Exercise and Rehabilitation After Traumatic Brain Injury
Study Description
“Exercise and Rehabilitation After Traumatic Brain Injury”
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of exercise on recovery after traumatic brain injury. Investigators will determine if exercise enhances rehabilitation by increasing substances (proteins) that can facilitate recovery.
Location
Methods
No pharmaceutical medication involved
Patients and healthy individuals accepted
Aerobic Exercise (AER)
Aerobic exercise will be performed with a treadmill or stationary tandem bike 3 times per week. Each exercise session will take about 30 minutes plus 5 to 10 min of warm-up and cool-down. Participants will wear a safety harness.
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitative program is focused on completion of activities of daily living, initiation, appropriate behavior and community integration for five days per week at the Centre for Neuro Skills.
Additional Information
Official Study Title
Effects of Aerobic Exercise and Rehabilitation After Traumatic Brain Injury
Clinical Trial ID
NCT03407924
ParticipAid ID
6dB32e
