Group Lifestyle Balance for Stroke
(GLB-CVA Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen bySimon J Driver, PhD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Baylor Research Institute

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?The purpose of this RCT is to examine the efficacy of the Group Lifestyle Balance (GLB) program adapted for people with stroke (CVA) on primary (weight) and secondary outcomes at 3, 6, 12 months from enrollment into the program.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for individuals aged 18-85 who have had any type of stroke at least a year ago, with a BMI of 25 or higher. They must be able to understand English and not live in a hospital or similar facility. Pregnant individuals, those with eating disorders, low cognition, or conditions that make physical activity unsafe are excluded.

Inclusion Criteria

You are between 18 and 85 years old.

You had a stroke at least 12 months ago.

You have had any type of stroke.

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Exclusion Criteria

Not fluent in the English language

Residing in a hospital, acute rehabilitation setting, or skilled nursing facility

You have been diagnosed with an eating disorder before.

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Participant Groups

The study tests the Group Lifestyle Balance (GLB) program tailored for stroke survivors against usual care practices. It measures the effectiveness on weight management and other health outcomes after 3, 6, and 12 months from starting the program.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Wait-List ControlExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

The wait-list control group will receive no intervention for 6 months after enrollment. After the 6 month control period, the wait-list control group will receive the GLB Intervention.

Group II: GLB Weight-Loss InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

The GLB program, adapted for individuals with stroke, will be delivered to participants over a 12-month period, divided into 22 in-person or virtual, group sessions. The intervention promotes 5-7% weight-loss by reducing calories and increasing exercise (150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week).