Multi-modal Training Program to Promote Physical Activity After Stroke

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Conditions studied: Stroke, Physical Inactivity

In brief

The goal of this study is to learn if a behavioral change intervention can improve physical activity in stroke survivors living in the community. The main question it aims to answer is, if a behaviour change intervention and personalised physical activity prescription, are effective in improving the time spent in moderate to vigorous physical activity amongst chronic stroke survivors. Researchers will compare the intervention group to a control group, to see if physical activity counselling and a personalized physical activity prescription is more effective in improving moderate to vigorous physical activity, than usual care alone. The study period for each participant is 6 months. Assessments are conducted at month 1 (baseline), 3 and 6. The control group will receive only usual care, which consists of an information sheet on physical activity with the following content: (1) Why be active and (2) How to be active (with URL links to resources and videos). The usual care is delivered at 3-time points during month 1, 3 and 6. The intervention group will receive usual care and a behavioral change intervention. The behavioral change intervention consists of up to 6 individual physical activity counselling sessions and a personalized physical activity prescription. The 6 sessions will take place only during months 1 to 3 and there will be no intervention during months 4 to 6. Of the 6 sessions, 3 are conducted face-to-face and another 3 sessions will take place using telehealth methods such as phone, text messaging and videoconference. Participants can meet the study physiotherapist at their preferred exercise space during the 3 face-to-face sessions. The physical activity counselling sessions consist of goal setting and action planning, and problem-solving barriers around participation in physical activity. The overall aim is to increase time spent in moderate-vigorous physical activity.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06409351

Run by

Singapore General Hospital

People needed

120

Starts

2024-06-11

Expected to finish

2027-03-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-27

Who can join

Age: 21 and older, up to 90. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Aged 21 years and over
• Haemorrhagic or ischaemic stroke
• At least 6 months post-stroke
• Living at home
• Able to walk independently +/- gait aid short distances (self-reported)
• Have sufficient cognition and/or carer support to engage in the interventions (clinical judgement)
• Agreement to undertake a supported self-management physical activity intervention programme

You may not qualify if…

• Living in residential care
• Unstable cardiac conditions, severe arthritis, or other conditions limiting the ability to exercise
• Advised by GP/consultant not to undertake moderate-intensity exercise for health reason
• Currently already participating in physical activity that meets recommended levels (150mins of moderate-vigorous physical activity)
• Enrolled in another physical activity intervention trial

Where it is running

• Singapore General Hospital — Singapore, Singapore, Singapore (enrolling)

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