An interventional study of Physical activity maintenance in Stroke, sponsored by University of Ulster. Active, not recruiting at 2 sites in United Kingdom. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-05-06.
Sponsored by University of Ulster · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
Most people living with stroke engage in low levels of physical activity putting them at higher risk of having a second stroke and developing a range of chronic health conditions. Despite their desire to participate in physical activity, numerous barriers exist. Whilst Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke has successfully implemented the Post Rehabilitation Exercise Programme, the challenge arises post-completion, as survivors of stroke struggle to sustain physical activity over the longer term. This study aims to design and test an intervention to support physical activity in the longer term.
The main objective of this study is to understand the perspectives of key stakeholders on the components, structure, and content of a physical activity maintenance intervention, ensuring the intervention is relevant, acceptable, and feasible for all stakeholders. The second objective is to co-design and refine a prototype intervention using an iterative process, actively involving stakeholders in the development and customisation of the intervention to meet their specific needs and preferences. This mixed methods study involving three stages of the DECIPHer co-production include; 1) evidence review/stakeholder consultation, 2) co-production, and 3) prototyping. Stage 1 will consist of multiple focus groups of Post Rehabilitation Exercise Programme (PREP) participants, staff, and health care professionals. Stage 2 aims to co-design the content, structure, and materials of the PREP maintenance programme, building on stage 1 data. At least 10 participants; 2 from each stakeholder group i.e. healthcare workers, PREP staff, and PREP participants, who completed stage 1 will be asked to take part in the second stage. The workshops will aim to discuss intervention content, sturcture, and materials. Stage 3 will be the prototype stage where what is developed in stage 2 is brought forward to the post-PREP groups.
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A group of stakeholders (people living with stroke, carers, therapists and health and fitness professionals) will co-design a physical activity maintenance program. This will then be trialled with a cohort of stroke survivors.
Other: Physical activity maintenance
Co-designed PA maintenance program
International Physical Activity Questionnaire short form
Self report questionnaire measuring physical activity levels related to low, moderate and high intensity activity and amount of time sitting
Time frame: Baseline (pre intervention), post intervention (week 6) and 3 months post intervention completion
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