Remote mindfulness and coaching to boost activity after stroke
Official title: A remote, integrative behavioral science and mindfulness health coaching intervention to increase physical activity post-stroke
Funded at University of Pennsylvania · NIH-11440457 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A fully remote three-arm program tests whether adding mindful health coaching and gamified social support helps people stay active after stroke.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2026 |
| Project end | August 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $812,256 |
| NIH project number | 1R01AT014045-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11440457 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults 21+ who are at least 3 months post-stroke and living in the community.
✕Less likely to help
Some participants may not experience a meaningful increase in activity or may prefer in-person programs.
What this research studies
This study recruits adults at least 3 months post-stroke to participate in a 26-week remote program. Participants are randomized to a control group, a gamified social-incentive program, or the gamified program plus mindfulness coaching to increase daily steps and improve outcomes. The intervention combines physical activity goals with mindfulness-based strategies delivered remotely, aiming to be scalable and accessible. The trial measures daily steps and patient-reported outcomes to understand the impact on health and quality of life.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could have a scalable, remote way to increase activity and improve well-being after stroke.
How similar studies have gone: Previous remote or gamified approaches show promise but this study adds mindfulness coaching and a three-arm comparison.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Waddell, Kimberly — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Waddell, Kimberly
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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.