Fitbit and phone coaching aim to get stroke patients moving sooner
NCT ID NCT06679803
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new program called PA-ChatS that helps people increase physical activity in the first 6 weeks after a stroke. Participants wear a Fitbit to track steps and have weekly phone meetings with an occupational therapist for 6 weeks. The study includes 25 stroke survivors and measures how well people stick with the program and whether they find it helpful.
What this could mean
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Active substance
behavioral intervention: phone-based coaching with Fitbit step tracking
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a simple, low-cost way to help stroke survivors become more active during early recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a very small feasibility study with only 25 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It tests whether the program is acceptable, not whether it improves health outcomes.
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States