Telehealth program to boost physical activity after stroke
Telehealth Intervention Involving the HEARTS Technical Package and the Use of an Activity Monitor to Increase Physical Activity Level Post-stroke: a Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial
This study tests if a telehealth program combined with an activity monitor can help people who have had a stroke become more active over 12 weeks.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 24 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Federal University of Minas Gerais Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais) |
| Trial ID | NCT06068036 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This feasibility randomized controlled trial aims to assess the effectiveness of a telehealth intervention using the HEARTS Technical Package and an activity monitor to promote physical activity in individuals post-stroke. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an experimental group receiving the telehealth intervention and activity monitor or a control group receiving only the telehealth intervention. The study will last for 12 weeks, with outcomes measured by a blinded researcher to ensure objectivity. The research will focus on evaluating the feasibility of the intervention and gathering data for a future larger-scale study.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who have experienced a stroke more than six months ago and are currently inactive.
Not a fit: Patients with cognitive impairments or other health conditions that hinder participation in physical activity may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly enhance physical activity levels in stroke survivors, improving their overall health and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with telehealth interventions for increasing physical activity in various populations, suggesting potential success for this approach in stroke recovery.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of stroke for more than six months; * ≥18 years of age; * Be rated as "Inactive" according to Human Activity Profile (HAP); * Provide medical approval to practice physical activity. Exclusion Criteria: * Positive screening test for possible cognitive alterations; * Pain or other adverse health condition that compromises the performance of the proposed intervention program, such as vestibular disorders, severe arthritis or any other diagnosis of disease of the nervous system.
Where this trial is running
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais — Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Christina Faria, PhD — Federal University of Minas Gerais
- Study coordinator: Christina Faria, PhD
- Email: cdcmf@ufmg.br
- Phone: +55 (31) 34097448
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.