NCT06975501

Brief Summary

This study is a cluster randomized controlled trial with a 2×2 factorial design conducted in community health centers in Kunshan, Harbin, Wuhan, Beijing and Shanghai. It aims to evaluate the independent and combined effects of exercise and cognitive interventions on intrinsic capacity and related health outcomes among stroke survivors aged 60 years and older with hypertension or type 2 diabetes mellitus. Participants will receive either exercise training, cognitive training, combined training, or usual care over 12 months, followed by a 12-month follow-up. Findings will inform integrated health management strategies for older adults with multimorbidity.

Trial Health

75
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
444

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable hypertension

Timeline
12mo left

Started Jun 2025

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
active not recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress49%
Jun 2025Jun 2027

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 30, 2025

Completed
16 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 16, 2025

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 20, 2025

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 20, 2026

Expected
1 year until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 20, 2027

Last Updated

January 21, 2026

Status Verified

May 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

1 year

First QC Date

April 30, 2025

Last Update Submit

January 19, 2026

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Intrinsic Capacity (World Health Organization Integrated Care for Older People)

    Assessment of intrinsic capacity using the World Health Organization Integrated Care for Older People (WHO ICOPE) framework.

    24 months

Secondary Outcomes (26)

  • Locomotion: SPPB (Short Physical Performance Battery)

    24 months

  • Cognition

    24 months

  • Psychological well-being

    24 months

  • Vitality

    24 months

  • Medication Adherence

    24 months

  • +21 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (4)

Active Control

NO INTERVENTION

Participants in this arm will receive medication compliance education from the family doctor.

Physical Activity Only

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will receive twice-weekly aerobic and balance training sessions, with medication compliance education.

Behavioral: Exercise Intervention

Cognitive Training Only

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this arm will participate in twice-weekly structured cognitive training sessions, with medication compliance education.

Behavioral: Cognitive Intervention

Combined Physical + Cognitive

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this arm will receive both twice-weekly aerobic and balance training sessions and twice-weekly structured cognitive training sessions, with medication compliance education.

Behavioral: Exercise InterventionBehavioral: Cognitive Intervention

Interventions

Participants will receive twice-weekly aerobic and balance training sessions, with medication compliance education.

Combined Physical + CognitivePhysical Activity Only

Participants will participate in twice-weekly structured cognitive training sessions, with medication compliance education.

Cognitive Training OnlyCombined Physical + Cognitive

Eligibility Criteria

Age60 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Aged ≥60 years
  • The doctor diagnosed it as a stroke and it is in a stable stage (the diagnosis time is not limited)
  • Patients with concurrent hypertension and/or diabetes may also have other diseases at the same time
  • Be able to participate in a community intervention lasting for six months
  • Be informed and agree to participate in the research

You may not qualify if:

  • With the aid of a walking aid (not a wheelchair), it is also impossible to walk independently to the community service center.
  • Lack basic communication skills and do not recognize Arabic numerals
  • Suffering from life-threatening diseases, with a survival expectation of less than 6 months, etc.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Duke Kunshan University

Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215316, China

Location

Related Publications (7)

  • Ni Z, Atluri N, Shaw RJ, Tan J, Khan K, Merk H, Ge Y, Shrestha S, Shrestha A, Vasudevan L, Karmacharya B, Yan LL. Correction: Evaluating the Feasibility and Acceptability of a Mobile Health-Based Female Community Health Volunteer Program for Hypertension Control in Rural Nepal: Cross-Sectional Study. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2020 Jun 11;8(6):e19048. doi: 10.2196/19048.

  • Gong E, Lu H, Shao S, Tao X, Peoples N, Kohrt BA, Xiong S, Kyobutungi C, Haregu TN, Khayeka-Wandabwa C, Van Minh H, Hanh TTD, Koirala S, Gautam K, Yan LL. Feasibility assessment of invigorating grassrooTs primary healthcare for prevention and management of cardiometabolic diseases in resource-limited settings in China, Kenya, Nepal, Vietnam (the FAITH study): rationale and design. Glob Health Res Policy. 2019 Nov 12;4:33. doi: 10.1186/s41256-019-0124-0. eCollection 2019.

  • Yan LL, Gong E, Gu W, Turner EL, Gallis JA, Zhou Y, Li Z, McCormack KE, Xu LQ, Bettger JP, Tang S, Wang Y, Oldenburg B. Effectiveness of a primary care-based integrated mobile health intervention for stroke management in rural China (SINEMA): A cluster-randomized controlled trial. PLoS Med. 2021 Apr 28;18(4):e1003582. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1003582. eCollection 2021 Apr.

  • Tian M, Ajay VS, Dunzhu D, Hameed SS, Li X, Liu Z, Li C, Chen H, Cho K, Li R, Zhao X, Jindal D, Rawal I, Ali MK, Peterson ED, Ji J, Amarchand R, Krishnan A, Tandon N, Xu LQ, Wu Y, Prabhakaran D, Yan LL. A Cluster-Randomized, Controlled Trial of a Simplified Multifaceted Management Program for Individuals at High Cardiovascular Risk (SimCard Trial) in Rural Tibet, China, and Haryana, India. Circulation. 2015 Sep 1;132(9):815-24. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.115.015373. Epub 2015 Jul 17.

  • Yan LL, Fang W, Delong E, Neal B, Peterson ED, Huang Y, Sun N, Yao C, Li X, MacMahon S, Wu Y. Population impact of a high cardiovascular risk management program delivered by village doctors in rural China: design and rationale of a large, cluster-randomized controlled trial. BMC Public Health. 2014 Apr 11;14:345. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-14-345.

  • Zhu G, Malhotra R, Xiong S, Chen X, Zhang M, Wu Y, Gong E, Wang Z, Tian X, Peng W, Ostbye T, Yan LL. Community Efficacy for Non-Communicable Disease Management and Medication Adherence: The Sequential Mediating Role of Self-Efficacy and Depressive Symptoms. Patient Prefer Adherence. 2023 Dec 14;17:3421-3433. doi: 10.2147/PPA.S436419. eCollection 2023.

  • Xiong S, Zhu G, Malhotra R, Chen X, Gong E, Wang Z, Zhang J, Peng W, Wang S, Jin X, Peoples N, Ostbye T, Tian M, Yan LL. Community efficacy for non-communicable disease management (COEN): Conceptualization and measurement. PLOS Glob Public Health. 2024 Aug 14;4(8):e0003549. doi: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0003549. eCollection 2024.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

HypertensionDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2Stroke

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Vascular DiseasesCardiovascular DiseasesDiabetes MellitusGlucose Metabolism DisordersMetabolic DiseasesNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesEndocrine System DiseasesCerebrovascular DisordersBrain DiseasesCentral Nervous System DiseasesNervous System Diseases

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
Intervention Model
FACTORIAL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 30, 2025

First Posted

May 16, 2025

Study Start

June 20, 2025

Primary Completion (Estimated)

June 20, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

June 20, 2027

Last Updated

January 21, 2026

Record last verified: 2025-05

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

The investigators will not share the individual participant data. But de-identified data is available upon request.

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