Virtual Physical Activity Seated Exercise - Phase 2

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorUniversity of British Columbia

About this trial

This study will determine the acceptability of delivering seated exercises online and if seated exercises can improve balance, mobility, quality of life, and cardiometabolic health in those living with a stroke related mobility impairment.

Participants will be allocated to either a 10-week seated exercise program or a delayed 2-week Boot Camp program. All seated exercises sessions and assessments will be conducted virtually.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Adult (as defined by Province)

Chronic stroke (more than 6 months post-stroke)

Ability to stand up from a chair

Mobility impairment of lower extremity (requires a walking aid, with or without close supervision)

Disqualifiers

Participating in formal exercise or rehabilitation activities

Participating in > 30 minutes/day of physical activity (moderate intensity)

Participating in another study that may affect outcomes to this study

Severe loss of vision, hearing, speech (including aphasia) or cognition that would preclude use of a computer/tablet and communication over videoconference software

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Virtual Physical Activity Seated Exercises (V-PASE)

Treatment groups

100 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

University of British Columbia

Lead sponsor

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

Collaborator

Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research

Collaborator