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

This trial does not accept healthy volunteers

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

Design model

Parallel

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Virtual Physical Activity Seated Exercises (V-PASE)

    Other intervention

    The seated exercise program includes a variety of upper and lower limb strengthening, core strengthening, agility (fast arm and leg movements), and flexibility exercises. Participants will be supervised during each session thru videoconferencing by a trained instructor.

Treatment groups

100 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups
Group A: 10-week groupExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: Delayed 2-week group (Boot Camp)No intervention 0 interventions

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

30 Second Sit-to-Stand

Assessment of balance and lower extremity strength.

Time frame
Immediately post-intervention (following 10-week trial)

Secondary outcomes

1

Timed Up and Go

Participants stand up from a chair, walk 3 metres, turn around and then sit back down. The TUG assesses balance, mobility and turning ability

Time frame
Immediately post-intervention, and retention (2-months post-intervention)
2

Tandem Stance

Measures balance in standing as reported in the Short Physical Performance Battery Protocol

Time frame
Immediately post-intervention, and retention (2-months post-intervention)
3

Modified Telehealth Fugl-Meyer

The modified virtual Fugl-Meyer assess lower extremity impairments in those with stroke

Time frame
Immediately post-intervention, and retention (2-months post-intervention)
4

Stroke Impact Scale

A self-reported measure of stroke-related disability. There are 8 domains with each item rated using a 5-point Likert scale, where lower scores mean greater difficulty to complete the item.

Time frame
Immediately post-intervention, and retention (2-months post-intervention)

Other outcomes

1

Feasibility Indicator: Compliance

Percentage of participants that attend exercise sessions.

Time frame
Through study completion (approximately 10 weeks)
2

Feasibility Indicator: Safety

Number of adverse events that occur during assessments or exercise sessions.

Time frame
Through study completion (approximately 10 weeks)

Sponsors and contacts

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University of British Columbia

Lead sponsor

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

Collaborator

Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research

Collaborator