Please select the eligibility criteria that correspond to the clinical trial below.
Title: The Effect of an Aerobic Training Programme on the Aerobic Capacity, Functional Behavior and the Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Stroke Patients
Brief Summary: This study aims to investigate the effect of aerobic exercise on the aerobic capacity, the daily functioning, post-stroke fatigue , depression and cardiovascular risk factors in stroke patients.


Options:
A: Inclusion Criteria:

* subacute (\<6 months) stroke
* 18-75 years old
* history of history of unilateral, supratentorial, ischemic or hemorrhage stroke
* able to walk 10m without physical assistance
* gait speed less than or equal to .8m/s
* medical clearance

Exclusion Criteria:

* significant cardiorespiratory or metabolic disease that may limit exercise participation
* weight limit \> 250 lbs (limit of most counter-weight safety systems)
* history of previous orthopedic or neurological conditions which may impair walking.
* women of childbearing potential will not be excluded, although women who are pregnant will be excluded due to potential forces at trunk from the harness applied at the waist.
* subjects with scores \< 23 on the Mini Mental Status Exam

  * Exclusion for transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS):
* pacemaker
* metal implants in the head region
* history of epilepsy or seizures
* skull fractures or skull deficits
* concussion within the last 6 months
* unexplained recurring headaches
* medications that lower seizure threshold
* pregnancy

  * Exclusion for the MRI:
* aneurysm clip or coil
* metal or wire implants
* heart valve prosthesis
B: Inclusion Criteria:

* First CVA according to the WHO definition (A primary, first ever stroke ash revealed by rapidly developing clinical signs or focal or global disturbance or cerebral function, with symptoms lasting 24 hours or longer or leading to death, with no apparent cause other than or vascular origin.) This includes ischemic infarct or an intracerebral haemorrhage
* The offense can be maximum 3 up to 6 weeks after onset
* Patient must be able to follow simple verbal instructions
* To cycle during 1 minute at 20 Watt, 50RPM,
* Cardiac stable

Exclusion Criteria:

* Have another neurological impairments with permanent damage such as former cranial trauma, multiple sclerosis, epileptic status... which already present were for current CVA
* Having on CVA resembling symptoms as a result of subdural haemorrhage, a tumour, encephalitis or a trauma
* Barthel index \< 50 before the stroke onset
* Age \> 80 year
* No authorisation form of the patient or of the family
* Absolute contra-indications for effort test (ACC/AHA guidelines)
C: Inclusion Criteria:

1. at least 6 months since stroke
2. three or fewer incidents of unilateral stroke confirmed by taking the participant's medical history ability to follow researcher's instructions
3. ability to flex and extend the paretic arm and hand
4. Modified Ashworth Score (MAS) ≦3 for wrist and finger joints
5. Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score should 24 or higher
6. no other orthopedic neurological disorders
7. Brunnstrom stage 3 or 4
8. no joint in other experimental rehabilitation or drug studies 21

Exclusion Criteria:

1. unstable cardiovascular conditions
2. uncontrolled hypertension (190/110 mm Hg)
3. severe orthopedic or pain conditions
4. dementia (Mini-Mental State Examination score \< 22)
5. aphasia with inability to follow researcher's commands
6. severe joint contracture of bilateral upper extremities that would impact the movement performances of upper extremities
D: Inclusion Criteria:

* first major unilateral hemispheric stroke,
* english speaking,
* adequate verbal communication,
* discharged home or residential care

Exclusion Criteria:

* serious comorbidities (eg. cancer, mobility limiting arthritis, leg amputation)

Answer: B