Stroke Survivors – reduce your risk of having another stroke, Australia research

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Stroke Survivors – reduce your risk of having another stroke

Exercise and diet programs delivered via video calls for stroke survivors

Exercise and a good diet after stroke will reduce the risk of having another stroke in the future.
Researchers are testing programs for people who have had a stroke. The aim is to increase your physical activity and improve your diet. Best of all, these programs are delivered over the internet so there’s no need to leave your home to participate.
We’ve already done some research where we listened stroke survivors to gather their knowledge, opinions and experiences. This has helped us develop programs that are specifically designed to meet the needs of stroke survivors.

Download participant information statement

Click here to download participant information statement

What would you be asked to do?

If you agree to participate, you will be randomly allocated (like tossing a coin) to receive one of the following:

Advice and education about exercise and diet An exercise program Specialised diet counselling and support Both the exercise program and specialised diet support

How will the success of the research programs be measured?

So we can measure if the program works, we will ask you to do the following before you start the program, and again every 3 months while you are involved in the study (for 12 months all together):

1. Answer some questions about your stroke, your medications, your health, how much exercise you do and your diet
2. Take regular blood pressure measures for 1 week at home (we will send you a monitor and show you how to use it)
3. Wear an activity monitor on your thigh for 1 week to measure how active you are (we will send the monitor to you)
4. We might also ask you to do an interview with one of our research team about your experience in being involved in the study.

Who can participate?

You are suitable to participate if you:

• are aged over 18 years
• have had a stroke or TIA in the last 10 years
• are able to walk at least short distances without someone helping you
• have an internet connection and either a laptop computer or tablet device at home (we may be able to provide one if you don’t)
• have medical clearance from your doctor to exercise (we will help arrange this)
• are living in Australia

Register your interest

To find out more or to register your interest please contact the Stroke Research Register, Hunter on (02) 4042 0093 (strokeregister@hmri.org.au)