Virtual Physical Activity Seated Exercise - Phase 2

What this study is about

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.

Who can join (things the study team will check)

✅ You may be able to join if…

• 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)
• Able to safely engage in exercise and tolerate 60 minutes of exercises
• Able to communicate in English
• Have access to a tablet, computer, or laptop with internet and email access

🚫 You may not be able to join if…

• 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
• A serious comorbid condition (eg., amputation, Parkinson's disease, active cancer)
• Clinically diagnosed with acute/chronic illness or other condition which has known physical activity contraindications or limits their ability to complete each experimental condition (i.e., chronic low back pain aggravated by prolonged sitting)

Where this trial is running

• GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
• University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
• Nova Scotia Health, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
• University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Who to contact

Chihya Hung, MScPT · 1-604-714-4117 · chihya.hung@ubc.ca

It's completely normal to call and ask questions before deciding anything. Mention the study ID: NCT05724823.