Impact of M-health Based Intervention on Adherence to Healthy Physical Activity After Stroke.

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The aim of this study is to determine the impact of an m-health based intervention on long term adherence to a rehabilitation program for stroke survivors.

Detailed Description
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This is a 8-week multimodal exercise rehabilitation program (MERP) based on aerobic exercise, task oriented activities, balance and stretching exercises complemented with a mobile app technology. The aim of the MERP is to improve walking speed, walking ability, activities of daily living and quality of life among people who have suffered a stroke. The mobile app technology complements the MERP in order to achieve long term adherence to healthy physical activity.

Official Title
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Impact of M-health Based Intervention on Adherence to Healthy Physical Activity After Stroke. Randomized Study

Conditions
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Stroke

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: Multimodal Exercise Rehabilitation Program


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Diagnosis of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke age ≥18; Functional Ambulation Classification (FAC) ≥3 Barthel Index ≥45 Exclusion Criteria: Cognitive impairment (Mini Mental State Examination ≤24) Unstable cardiovascular disease (acute heart failure, recent myocardial infarction, unstable angina and uncontrolled arrhythmias) Alcohol or other toxic substances abuse Decompensated psychiatric disorders that prevented from following a group session

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| m-health stroke rehabilitation<br>8-week multimodal exercise rehabilitation program (MERP) based on aerobic exercise, task oriented activities, balance and stretching exercises complemented with a mobile app technology | Behavioral: Multimodal Exercise Rehabilitation Program<br>* Rehabilitation program based on aerobic exercise, task oriented activities, balance and stretching exercises complemented with a mobile app technology<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adherence | Adherence will be monitored with an app that will record activity time (walking time and distance) | 8 weeks | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gait speed | Gait speed will be measured with the Ten Meter Walking Test (10MWT). Participants will be given a 2-meter warm-up distance for walking, preceding the 10-meter distance, and 2 meters beyond the 10 meters. The time that takes to walk 10 meters at a comfortable pace and at their maximum speed will be registered in meters/second | 8 weeks | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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rehabilitation, exercise, stroke, adherence