Comparing two physical activity programs for stroke recovery

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This pilot study aims to compare the effectiveness of an adapted physical activity program conducted in a dedicated structure against a self-directed physical activity program for patients in the chronic phase of stroke recovery. Participants will be randomized into two groups, with both receiving physical activity interventions. The primary outcome will be measured by the number of steps taken daily, tracked using a Stepwatch™ device over the study duration. The study focuses on patients with spastic hemiparesis following a unilateral stroke, ensuring they can walk for at least six minutes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age greater than 18 years
* Left or right spastic hemiparesis after a first hemorrhagic or ischemic unilateral stroke older than 6 months
* Walking possible for 6 minutes

Exclusion Criteria:

* Inability to walk without human assistance (with or without technical aids)
* Cognitive impairment that compromises informed consent, including inability to understand the purpose and terms of the protocol
* Inability to communicate
* Presence of an additional neurological disorder
* Medical conditions that contraindicate physical activity, such as an unbalanced cardiovascular or respiratory condition
* Concurrent participation in another clinical research project

Where it's running

• Médecine Physique et de Réadaptation, CHU Hôpital Sainte Marguerite
  Marseille, Bouches du Rhône, France Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Maeva COTINAT
• Email: maeva.cotinat@ap-hm.fr
• Phone: 04 91 74 42 00

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.