TIME™ at Home Feasibility Study: Evaluation of a Virtually Delivered, Community-based, Task-oriented Exercise Program
Mobility Limitation, Balance Impairment
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Mobility Limitation focused on measuring Community-based exercise program, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Age-related mobility changes, Brain injury, Virtual exercise program
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria for Exercise Participants (Self-report):
- Difficulty with balance and mobility;
- Age ≥ 18 years;
- Ability to walk a minimum of 10 metres (with walking aids if used) without assistance and supervision from another person;
- Ability to stand up from and sit down onto a chair independently (without supervision);
- Ability to maintain balance while exercising in standing (e.g., marching on the spot) holding onto the back of a chair or a sturdy countertop;
- Ability to speak and read English to understand informed consent and follow instructions for study procedures;
- Availability of reliable Internet access at home;
- Availability of an electronic device (laptop computer, tablet, or smartphone) to view the online exercise classes;
- Availability of an email address to receive and click on a Zoom link;
- Access to an armchair or chair of standard height (43-45 cm, 17-18 inches seat height), for the Timed 'Up and Go' test (a performance-based test); and
- Availability of a caregiver or study partner who can be with the exercise participant for 2 Zoom-based evaluations during which they will be asked a few questions related to their health and will do a test of leg strength and walking
Exclusion Criteria for Exercise Participants:
- Current or planned involvement in another formal exercise or rehabilitation program for the duration of the study;
- Conditions or symptoms preventing participation in exercise (e.g., unstable cardiovascular disease, significant back or joint pain);
- Cognitive impairment, defined by score of <11/15 on 5-minute Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) - telephone version;
- Ability to stand on one leg for more than 10 seconds without using any support; and
Severe hearing or visual impairment, that would hinder participation and safety in the virtual exercise program, operationalized as follows:
- I'd like to ask you about your vision. If you were to watch a video with a therapist showing exercises during a Zoom call, would you have any difficulty seeing the therapist, wearing glasses or contact lenses if you use them? If Yes: exclude. If No: pass the screen.
- I'd like to ask you about your hearing. If you were to watch a video with a therapist showing exercises during a Zoom call, would you have any difficulty hearing the therapist? If Yes: exclude. If No: pass the screen.
Inclusion Criteria for Caregivers:
- Assist the exercise participant to live independently at home by providing help with basic and/or instrumental activities of daily living (doing groceries, cleaning, managing finances, making meals, etc.) at least once a week; and
- Able to speak and read English
Exclusion Criteria for Caregivers:
• Paid personal support workers
Sites / Locations
- March of Dimes Canada (Halifax)
- March of Dimes Canada (Toronto)
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
TIME™ at Home
TIME™ at Home is a licensed, pre-recorded video-based, group, community exercise program. One program will have a maximum of 10 participants registered. March of Dimes Canada will run two programs. A 1.5-hour session will be hosted by two facilitators using Zoom twice a week for 8 weeks, starting with the Level 1 video (beginner level). All participants will switch to the Level 2 video (advanced level) mid-program.