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Adaptive Sports for Individuals With a Physical Disability : Effect Among Stroke Survivors

Recruiting
Conditions
Stroke
Interventions
Other: Adaptive sports
Registration Number
NCT05443529
Lead Sponsor
Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain
Brief Summary

The objective of the study is to evaluate the effect of engaging in adaptive sports for individuals who have had a stroke. The study is cross-sectional, participants with stroke will be recruited and divided into two groups: the first group composed of individuals with stroke who regularly participate in adaptive sports; and the second of individuals with stroke who do not regularly participate in adaptive sports. The two groups will have to be similar in terms of demographic variables (age, gender, time since beginning of stroke). A series of parameters will be tested, on one occasion for each participant. The two groups will then be compared to one another.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria
  • diagnosis of stroke since at least 6 months prior to recruitment in the study
  • persistent physical disability due to the stroke
  • adequate understanding of french
Exclusion Criteria
  • significant cognitive impairments
  • contra-indication of any type to performing physical activity and physical exercise

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Adaptive sports groupAdaptive sportsIndividuals with stroke who regularly, and on a long-term basis, participate in adaptive sports
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Functional walkingbaseline

Measured through a 6 minute-walk test where participants walk back and forth from one cone to another (placed 30 meters away), during 6 minutes. The distance walked in the 6 minutes is calculated.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Upper and lower limb strengthbaseline

Measured using a manual dynamometer (microfet), in flexion, extension, adduction, abduction, internal rotation and external rotation of each limb.

Physical activity level (subjective)baseline

Measured by the Physical activity scale for individuals with physical disabilities. Scores range from 0 to 199.5 MET hour per day, where a greater score represents a greater level of physical activity.

Volume of physical activity performed dailybaseline, during one week

Measured by an accelerometer.

Physical endurancebaseline

Measured through a sub-maximal effort test on cycle ergometer.

Balancebaseline

Measured by the Activities-specific balance confidence scale. Scores range from 0 to 160, where higher score mean better confidence in balance.

Intensity of physical activity performed dailybaseline, during one week

Measured by a heart rate monitor

Motor impairmentbaseline

Measured by the Fugl-Meyer Assessment. The score ranges from 0-226, where lower scores represent greater motor impairment.

Functional autonomybaseline

Measured using the Functional Independence Measure. Total scores range from 8 to 126 points. A lower score corresponds to complete dependence/no autonomy.

Functional walking capacitybaseline

Measured by the timed up and go test.

Functional walking speedbaseline

Measured by the 10 meter walk test.

Satisfaction with quality of lifebaseline

Measured by the EUROHIS-QOL (European Health Interview Survey, Quality of Life) 8 item questionnaire. Scores range from 0 to 40, with a greater score representing a better quality of life.

Locomotion abilitybaseline

Measured by the Abiloco questionnaire. Score ranges from 0 to 13, where lower scores represent loss locomotion ability.

Fatiguebaseline

Measured by the fatigue severity scale. Scores range from 9 to 63 where a higher score represents greater fatigue severity.

Social participationbaseline

Measured by the Return to normal living index, a scale ranging from 0 to 100, with a greater score for greater social participation.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc

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Brussels, Belgium

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