Status:
UNKNOWN
Effectiveness of High-intensity Aerobic Interval Training on Impairments and Activity Limitations in the Acute Phase of Stroke in Benin
Lead Sponsor:
Hasselt University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Université de Parakou
Conditions:
Stroke, Acute
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-90 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This clinical trial aims to examine the effects of combining HIIT on a semi-recumbent cycle ergometer (HIIT-RCE) with conventional physiotherapy on impairments and activity limitations in early subacu...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- People with the diagnosis of stroke were screened and recruited within the first-month after the stroke onset according to the following criteria
- first episode from an ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke confirmed by CT scan;
- muscle strength of the affected leg defined by Motricity Index between 14 and 19, i.e., between 2 and 4 on the Medical Research Council scale;
- modified Ashworth score of 0 or 1, indicating no spasticity or slight spasticity over the affected lower limb, respectively
- able to walk at least 5 meters independently with or without assistive devices and understand simple instructions;
- resident in Parakou or its surroundings
- wish to participate in the hospital program
Exclusion
- Patients whose medical records reported
- uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmias (e.g. atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia), heart failure, or recent myocardial infarction, arteriopathy,
- primary orthopedic conditions (e.g., fractures, active rheumatoid arthritis),
- other neurological diseases (such as Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease), (4) patients unable to perform a graded exercise test, i.e., unable to reach the target cadence of 50 rpm or exercise-induced asthma
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
April 30 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06179173
Start Date
January 1 2023
End Date
April 30 2024
Last Update
December 21 2023
Active Locations (1)
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University Hospital of Parakou
Parakou, Benin