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Virtual Physical Activity Seated Exercise - Phase 2
Led by University of British Columbia · Updated on 2025-03-10
100
Participants Needed
5
Research Sites
163 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of British Columbia
Lead Sponsor
C
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Virtual Physical Activity Seated Exercise - Phase 2
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 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
You will not qualify if you...
- 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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Trial Site Locations
Total: 5 locations
1
GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V5Z 2G9
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2
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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3
Nova Scotia Health
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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4
Western University
London, Ontario, Canada
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5
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Research Team
C
Chihya Hung, MScPT
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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