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Fueling Strong Hearts for a Strong South Carolina: A Study of the StrongPeople StrongHearts Program With and Without Medically Tailored Grocery Support for Stroke Survivors
Led by Clemson University · Updated on 2025-08-26
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
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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
Researchers are evaluating the StrongPeople StrongHearts program combined with a medically tailored grocery delivery service to help stroke survivors in South Carolina improve their health habits and quality of life. This study focuses on community-dwelling chronic stroke survivors with overweight or obesity. The goal is to compare the effects of the combined program against the standard StrongPeople StrongHearts program and a wait-list control group. The research is important for survivors who often lack ongoing support after hospital therapies, especially in rural areas with limited access to healthy foods and exercise options. The study includes three groups: one receives the StrongPeople StrongHearts program plus a weekly tailored grocery box of produce; the second group participates in the adapted 12-week StrongPeople StrongHearts program alone; and the third group is on a wait-list with no intervention during the study period. The StrongPeople StrongHearts program involves two weekly group meetings focusing on nutrition education, physical activity for weight and heart health, strength training, and aerobic exercises. Grocery boxes are customized to individual nutrition needs and abilities and include recipes and virtual cooking demonstrations. Participants will join virtually and complete assessments before starting, after 12 weeks, and again at 24 weeks. Researchers will measure physical activity, stroke impact on daily life, diet quality, weight, and food security. The study also evaluates how well the program is implemented and adapted. The total study duration includes the 12-week intervention and a 12-week follow-up. Clemson University sponsors the research, which aims to improve long-term health and quality of life for stroke survivors through accessible, tailored support.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Fueling Strong Hearts for a Strong South Carolina
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 45 and 80 years
- Diagnosis of stroke at least 6 months prior to enrollment
- 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 to participate based on Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PARQ) and evaluation by a study exercise physiologist
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 (DVT) or pulmonary embolism within 6 months
- Severe hypertension with resting systolic over 200 mmHg and diastolic over 110 mmHg
- History of seizures or current use of anti-seizure medications
- Current enrollment in another rehabilitation trial to improve physical or psychosocial recovery
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (virtual)
Duration - 12 weeks
Participants participate in a 12-week StrongPeople StrongHearts group program tailored for stroke survivors, with two virtual meetings per week. The Strong SC group also receives a weekly medically tailored grocery box with produce, recipes, and virtual cooking demonstrations.
Two virtual meetings per week for 12 weeks; weekly grocery delivery for Strong SC participants
Duration - 12 weeks
Participants are assessed on physical activity, diet quality, stroke impact, weight, and food security at 12 weeks post-intervention and again at 24 weeks.
Assessments at 12 and 24 weeks post-intervention (virtual visits)
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
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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