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Table 2 List of reasons for exclusion

From: Feasibility and adherence to moderate intensity cardiovascular fitness training following stroke: a pilot randomized controlled trial

Reason

n

Not meeting inclusion criteria

24

 Inability to walk 100 m

20

 > 12 months post stroke

4

Met exclusion criteria

45

 Cardiovascular or pulmonary contraindications

26

 Insufficient expressive and receptive communication

8

 Inadequate physical capacity to complete testing ie. unable to mount upright bike

3

 Severe renal impairment; end stage renal failure; kidney transplant

2

 Documented medical restrictions

2

 Uncontrolled diabetes

1

 Insufficient cognition for consent

1

 Other

2

Declined

41

 Inability to commit to attend 2/week (work; family; rehab; transport)

15

 Not agreeable to participation in fitness training or research

17

 Not stated

9

Other

11

 Not given medical clearance

2

 Missed (not screened)

6

  Consented to participate then withdrew prior to randomisation

Moved interstate (1), returned to work (1), new onset knee pain (1)

3