Compares two physical activity programs for people living with stroke sequelae
Compares a supervised adapted exercise program with a self-directed program in chronic stroke.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Comparison of the Effectiveness of an Adapted Physical Activity Program in a Dedicated Structure to a Self-program in Patients in Chronic Phase of a Stroke
Key facts
- Where
- Marseille, FranceSee the site
Where in France
- Médecine Physique et de Réadaptation, CHU Hôpital Sainte MargueriteMarseille, FranceTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille
- Trial code
- NCT06061770
- Record updated
- 5 February 2026
- Original description
This is a prospective, randomized, controlled, two parallel arms, single-blind pilot study. In this design, all included patients in the chronic phase of a stroke will receive both modes of physical activity.Read full original descriptionShow less
Comparison of the Effectiveness of an Adapted Physical Activity Program in a Dedicated Structure to a Self-program in Patients in Chronic Phase of a Stroke
This is a prospective, randomized, controlled, two parallel arms, single-blind pilot study. In this design, all included patients in the chronic phase of a stroke will receive both modes of physical activity.
This study includes patients over 18 years of age with spastic hemiparesis sequelae of a first unilateral hemispheric stroke older than 6 months and able to walk for 6 minutes. The non-inclusion criteria were the inability to walk without human assistance (with or without technical aids), the existence of cognitive disorders compromising informed consent, in particular the inability to understand the objective and the modalities of the protocol, the inability to communicate with the examiners, and the presence of an additional neurological disorder or a pathology contraindicating the practice of physical activity.
The primary endpoint is based on daily activity measurement by measuring the number of steps per day, collected over the duration of the study, via a Stepwatch™ device. Secondary end points involve a written physical activity report, assessment of walking ability (via walking-test 6, heart rate, and blood pressure), a measure of perceived exertion, stroke-specific quality of life, balance, and motivation to perform physical activity.
Inclusion: Age greater than 18 years; Left or right spastic hemiparesis after a first hemorrhagic or ischemic unilateral stroke older than 6 months; Walking possible for 6 minutes.
Exclusion: Concurrent participation in another clinical research project; Cognitive impairment that compromises informed consent, including inability to understand the purpose and terms of the protocol; Presence of an additional neurological disorder; Medical conditions that contraindicate physical activity, such as an unbalanced cardiovascular or respiratory condition; Inability to walk without human assistance (with or without technical aids); Inability to communicate.