Actively Recruiting

Phase Not Applicable
Age: 45Years - 80Years
All Genders
NCT07140952

Fueling Strong Hearts for a Strong South Carolina

Led by Clemson University · Updated on 2025-08-26

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Participants Needed

1

Research Sites

144 weeks

Total Duration

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Sponsors

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Clemson University

Lead Sponsor

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American Heart Association

Collaborating Sponsor

AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

South Carolina is home to many survivors of stroke. After leaving the hospital and finishing therapies, stroke survivors often do not have the supports they need to fully recover. Many live with problems for a long time after their stroke, such as trouble walking or doing everyday tasks like cleaning, grocery shopping, or cooking. Research suggests that healthy habits, like moving more, eating well, and being at a healthy weight, can improve most of these disabilities. These habits can be hard to form alone though, especially in rural areas that may not have many healthy foods or places to exercise. Research-based programs can help people form healthy habits. These programs have not been tested in stroke survivors who have different needs though. The goal of this research project is to test StrongPeople StrongHearts, a health program, to see if it helps stroke survivors in South Carolina make better choices for their health and improve their quality of life. The program will be delivered online so that survivors in rural areas can be in the program. One group will also receive a weekly grocery box tailored to their needs to improve access to healthy foods. This study could help increase access to research-based programs for stroke survivors who do not have the supports they did soon after their stroke. This step is important for stroke survivors' long-term health and quality of life, the mission of the American Heart Association.

CONDITIONS

Official Title

Fueling Strong Hearts for a Strong South Carolina

Who Can Participate

Age: 45Years - 80Years
All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Age between 45 and 80 years
  • Diagnosis of stroke at least 6 months prior
  • Body mass index (BMI) greater than 25 kg/m2
  • Ability to follow instructions, complete training, and communicate exertion, pain, and distress
  • Access to a computer or smartphone with internet to participate virtually
  • Provision of informed consent
  • Clearance for participation after completing the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PARQ) with a study exercise physiologist
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • Unstable cardiac arrhythmias, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, severe aortic stenosis, angina, or shortness of breath at rest or during daily activities
  • Alzheimer's disease or other dementias
  • Life expectancy less than 1 year
  • History of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism within 6 months
  • Severe hypertension with systolic over 200 mmHg and diastolic over 110 mmHg at rest
  • History of seizures or current use of anti-seizure medications
  • Current enrollment in another rehabilitation trial aimed at physical or psychosocial recovery

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Trial Site Locations

Total: 1 location

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Pee Dee Research and Education Center

Florence, South Carolina, United States, 29506

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Research Team

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Hannah Wilson, PhD, RDN, LD

CONTACT

How is the study designed?

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Masking

NONE

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Model

PARALLEL

Primary Purpose

TREATMENT

Number of Arms

3

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