Adaptive Sports for Individuals With a Physical Disability : Effect Among Stroke Survivors (APSA-AVC)

Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Stroke

Treatments: Other: Adaptive sports

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT05443529

2022/13AVR/164

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Enrollment: 50 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 80 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

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

Trial design

50 participants in 2 patient groups

Adaptive sports group

Description:

Individuals with stroke who regularly, and on a long-term basis, participate in adaptive sports

Treatment:

Other: Adaptive sports

Non adaptive sports group

Description:

Individuals with stroke who do not engage in adaptive sports