Status:
RECRUITING
Fueling Strong Hearts for a Strong South Carolina
Lead Sponsor:
Clemson University
Collaborating Sponsors:
American Heart Association
Conditions:
Stroke
Obesity &Amp; Overweight
Eligibility:
All Genders
45-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
South Carolina is home to many survivors of stroke. After leaving the hospital and finishing therapies, stroke survivors often do not have the supports they need to fully recover. Many live with probl...
Detailed Description
This study will be conducted virtually throughout the Pee Dee and Low Country regions of South Carolina. The purpose of this project is to determine the extent to which Strong SC, an intervention comb...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- age 45-80 years;
- a diagnosis of stroke at least 6 months prior;
- BMI \> 25 kg/m2;
- ability to follow instructions, complete training, and to communicate exertion, pain, and distress;
- access to computer or smart phone with internet to participate in a virtual intervention; and
- provision of informed consent. Individuals who meet inclusion criteria must complete the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PARQ) and be cleared for participation by a study exercise physiologist
Exclusion
- unstable cardiac arrhythmias, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, severe aortic stenosis, angina or dyspnea at rest or during ADL's;
- Alzheimer's or other dementias;
- life expectancy \<1 yr;
- history of DVT or pulmonary embolism within 6 months;
- severe hypertension with systolic \>200 mmHg and diastolic \>110 mmHg at rest;
- history of seizures or currently prescribed anti-seizure medications; or
- current enrollment in a rehabilitation trial to enhance physical or psychosocial recovery
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 27 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
March 31 2028
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07140952
Start Date
June 27 2025
End Date
March 31 2028
Last Update
August 26 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Pee Dee Research and Education Center
Florence, South Carolina, United States, 29506