Just in Time Intervention to Enhance Physical Activity Among Stroke Survivors

Launched by MILTON S. HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER · Nov 15, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, called the "Just in Time Intervention to Enhance Physical Activity Among Stroke Survivors," is looking to improve how stroke survivors can engage in physical activity. It will last for three months and will test a new program that helps participants develop personalized coping strategies to become more active. The trial is currently not recruiting participants, but when it starts, it aims to include adults aged 18 and older who have had a stroke within the last 3 years, can walk independently, and have been inactive in terms of physical exercise. Participants will need to live on their own, have internet access, and be cleared by their doctor to ensure they are healthy enough to join.

Eligible participants can expect to receive support through this program to help them increase their physical activity levels in a safe and structured way. It's important to note that people who are already involved in other physical activity research, those planning to move or have surgery soon, or anyone with cognitive challenges will not be able to participate. This study hopes to find effective ways to help stroke survivors live healthier, more active lives.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Adult Patients Diagnosed with Stroke: Participants must be adults (age ≥ 18) who have been clinically diagnosed with a stroke between 3 months and 3 years.
• • 2. Community-Dwelling: Participants should be living independently in the community rather than in institutional settings such as nursing homes or hospitals.
• • 3. Independently Mobile: Participants must be able to walk without any aid or assistance, corresponding to a modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score of 0-2.
• • 4. Physically Inactive: Participants should have engaged in less than 10 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in the past week.
• • 5. Internet Access: Participants must have access to the Internet for at least a few hours every day.
• • 6. Medically Cleared to participate: Before enrollment, participants must obtain medical clearance to ensure they are fit to participate in the study.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Participating in Another Research Project Involving Physical Activity: To avoid potential confounding variables that could affect the study's outcomes.
• • 2. Planning to Move or Have Surgery in the Next 6 Months: Participants who plan to move or undergo surgery within the next six months may face disruptions that could affect their ability to complete the study.
• • 3. Cognitive Impairment: Cognitive impairment can affect a participant's ability to understand and follow study protocols, which is crucial for informed consent and reliable data collection.