Improving movement and mental health in obese veterans after a stroke through weight loss and exercise
Enhancing Mobility and Psychosocial function in Obese Veterans following stroke via Weight loss and ExeRcise (EMPOWER)
This study is looking to help veterans who are overweight and have had a stroke by trying out a 15-week program that mixes weight loss and exercise to see which approach works best for their recovery.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charleston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11059600 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on helping obese veterans who have survived a stroke by implementing a 15-week program that combines weight loss strategies with exercise. The program includes caloric restriction and may involve supervised exercise training to enhance both physical mobility and psychosocial well-being. By comparing the outcomes of participants who engage in both weight loss and exercise versus those who only focus on weight loss, the study aims to identify the most effective methods for improving recovery in this population. Participants will be monitored using activity trackers to assess their progress throughout the program.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are obese veterans who have experienced a stroke and are seeking to improve their physical and mental health.
Not a fit: Patients who are not obese or who have not experienced a stroke may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mobility and quality of life for obese veterans recovering from a stroke.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that weight loss interventions can significantly improve health outcomes in neurologically healthy individuals, but this specific approach for stroke survivors is novel.
Where this research is happening
Charleston, United States
- Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center — Charleston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gregory, Chris — Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Gregory, Chris
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.