Walking exercise program for veterans with lower-limb amputation
Walking Exercise Sustainability Through Telehealth for Veterans With Lower-Limb Amputation
NA · VA Office of Research and Development · NCT05412550
This study is testing a remote walking exercise program for veterans with lower-limb amputation to see if it helps them stay active and improve their exercise habits over time.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 78 (estimated) |
| Ages | 40 Years to 89 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VA Office of Research and Development (fed) |
| Locations | 1 site (Aurora, Colorado) |
| Trial ID | NCT05412550 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to improve long-term exercise participation among veterans with lower-limb amputation through a remote walking exercise self-management program. The 18-month intervention focuses on reducing sedentary behavior by providing individualized exercise training and peer support, shifting the rehabilitation approach to promote lifelong exercise sustainability. Participants will be compared to a control group receiving attention-based education to assess the effectiveness of the intervention in achieving meaningful improvements in walking exercise habits.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include veterans with unilateral or bilateral lower-limb amputation who can walk for two minutes without rest using a prosthesis.
Not a fit: Patients with congenital or cancer-related amputations, unstable heart conditions, or those undergoing active cancer treatment may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance the physical health and quality of life for veterans with lower-limb amputation by promoting sustained exercise participation.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in using telerehabilitation and self-management strategies to improve exercise participation in similar populations, indicating a potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Unilateral or bilateral lower-limb amputation (transmetatarsal to him disarticulation, traumatic or non-traumatic etiology) * Ability to walk two minutes without seated rest using prosthesis and assistive device if needed * Living without assistance for basic activities of daily living Exclusion Criteria: * Congenital or cancer-related amputation * Unstable heart condition including: * unstable angina * uncontrolled cardiac dysrhythmia * acute myocarditis * acute pericarditis * Acute systemic infection * Prisoner * Mild cognitive impairment * Active cancer treatment * Discretion of PI to exclude patients who are determined to be unsafe and/or inappropriate to participate
Where this trial is running
Aurora, Colorado
- Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, CO — Aurora, Colorado, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Cory L. Christiansen, PhD — Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, CO
- Study coordinator: Cory L Christiansen, PhD
- Email: Cory.Christiansen@va.gov
- Phone: (303) 724-9101
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.
Conditions: Lower-Limb Amputation, Transmetatarsal Amputation, Partial Foot Amputation, Transtibial Amputation, Knee Disarticulation, Transfemoral Amputation, Hip Disarticulation