RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05724823

Virtual Physical Activity Seated Exercise - Phase 2

Assessing a Telehealth Seated Exercise Program on Post-stroke Balance and Mobility: a Mixed-method Design

Sponsor

University of British Columbia

Enrollment

100 participants

Start Date

Oct 11, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

chronic stroke Stroke, Ischemic Stroke Stroke Hemorrhagic

Summary

This study will determine the acceptability of delivering seated exercises online and if seated exercises can improve balance, mobility, quality of life, and cardiometabolic health in those living with a stroke related mobility impairment. Participants will be allocated to either a 10-week seated exercise program or a delayed 2-week Boot Camp program. All seated exercises sessions and assessments will be conducted virtually.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria7

Adult (as defined by Province)
Chronic stroke (more than 6 months post-stroke)
Ability to stand up from a chair
Mobility impairment of lower extremity (requires a walking aid, with or without close supervision)
Able to safely engage in exercise and tolerate 60 minutes of exercises
Able to communicate in English
Have access to a tablet, computer, or laptop with internet and email access

Exclusion Criteria7

Participants will be excluded if they meet any of the following criteria:
Participating in formal exercise or rehabilitation activities
Participating in > 30 minutes/day of physical activity (moderate intensity)
Participating in another study that may affect outcomes to this study
Severe loss of vision, hearing, speech (including aphasia) or cognition that would preclude use of a computer/tablet and communication over videoconference software
A serious comorbid condition (eg., amputation, Parkinson's disease, active cancer)
Clinically diagnosed with acute/chronic illness or other condition which has known physical activity contraindications or limits their ability to complete each experimental condition (i.e., chronic low back pain aggravated by prolonged sitting)

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Interventions

OTHERVirtual Physical Activity Seated Exercises (V-PASE)

The seated exercise program includes a variety of upper and lower limb strengthening, core strengthening, agility (fast arm and leg movements), and flexibility exercises. Participants will be supervised during each session thru videoconferencing by a trained instructor.