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Transferability of a 10-week remotely delivered Virtual Physical Activity Seated Exercise (V-PASE) program on post-stroke functional mobility: study protocol for a multisite randomized controlled trial.

Paul Mackie, Maureen C Ashe, Ruth Barclay, Mark T Bayley, Sarah J Donkers, Jamie L Fleet, W Ben Mortenson, Sue Peters, Courtney L Pollock, Sepideh Pooyania and 7 more

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Article in Trials, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05724823 (Assessing a Telehealth Seated Exercise Program on Post-stroke Balance and Mobility), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Assessing a Telehealth Seated Exercise Program on Post-stroke Balance and Mobility: a Mixed-method Design

TypeinterventionalSponsorUniversity of British ColumbiaRan2023 to 2026Enrolled100ConditionsStroke, Chronic Stroke, Stroke, Ischemic, Stroke HemorrhagicArmsVirtual Physical Activity Seated Exercises (V-PASE)
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Paul MackieDepartment of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, 2177 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada.
Maureen C AsheRehabilitation Research Program, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Ruth BarclayDepartment of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Science, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
Mark T BayleyDivision of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Sarah J DonkersSchool of Rehabilitation Science, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada.
Jamie L FleetLawson Research Institute, St. Joseph's Health Care, London, ON, Canada.
W Ben MortensonRehabilitation Research Program, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Sue PetersLawson Research Institute, St. Joseph's Health Care, London, ON, Canada.
Courtney L PollockDepartment of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, 2177 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada.
Sepideh PooyaniaRiverview Health Centre, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
Adria QuigleySchool of Physiotherapy, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada.
Brodie M SakakibaraDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Amy SchneebergDepartment of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, 2177 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada.
Lisa SheehyBruyère Health Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
Sally StellingBC Brain Wellness Program, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Jennifer YaoRehabilitation Research Program, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Janice J EngDepartment of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, 2177 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada. Janice.eng@ubc.ca.

Funding

CIHR PJT 180401
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Abstract

backgroundSeated exercises may reduce the need for in-person support during home-based exercise programs in people with balance impairments. However, it is uncertain if these exercises can transfer to improved lower extremity function and mobility. Thus, the objective is to investigate the effects of a remotely delivered 10-week seated exercise intervention on functional mobility, compared with control, in individuals living with a chronic stroke who have balance impairments.

methodsThe study is a multi-site, assessor blinded, randomized controlled trial that will recruit across five provinces in Canada using the CanStroke Recovery Trials platform. A total of 100 adults living with a chronic stroke (≥ 6 months post-stroke) and mobility impairment (using a walking aid) will be recruited. Participants will be randomized (1:1) to the 10-week Virtual Physical Activity Seated Exercise (V-PASE) or control group. All exercise sessions will be delivered one-on-one through videoconferencing by a trained instructor. Sessions will be 60 min in duration and completed 3 times/week at a moderate intensity (40%-60% Heart Rate Reserve). The primary outcome measure is the 30s Sit-To-Stand score at the end of the 10-week intervention. Secondary outcome measures will be mobility, balance, quality of life, stroke-related quality of life, cognition, fatigue, anxiety, depression, and blood profiles (glucose and lipids). DISCUSSION: Exercises completed in a chair have the potential to transfer to improved functional mobility in people with balance impairments, such as individuals with stroke. The stability of the seated position may improve safety during home-based exercises and thus increase participation.

trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov NCT05724823. Registered on February 13th, 2023.

Indexed as

Exercise TherapyStrokeStroke RehabilitationCanadaHumansMobility LimitationMulticenter Studies as TopicPostural BalanceRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicRecovery of FunctionSitting PositionTelerehabilitationTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeVideoconferencingMobility, Balance, Seated exerciseRehabilitationStrokeVideoconferencing

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PMID41645237
PMCPMC12973678

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