Status:
RECRUITING
Powering Up Stroke Rehabilitation Through HIIT
Lead Sponsor:
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Conditions:
Stroke
Eligibility:
All Genders
50-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Objectives: To investigate the effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on musculoskeletal fitness in chronic stroke survivors. Hypothesis to be tested: HIIT, performed on a recumbent stepp...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion criteria:
- Men and postmenopausal women aged 50-80 years
- 1-5 years following the first-ever stroke confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography
- Able to walk 10 meters independently with or without a walking aid
- Class I or II according to the New York Heart Association Functional Classification (no limitation or slight limitation of physical activity due to symptoms during ordinary physical activity)
- Exclusion criteria:
- Presence of other neurological comorbidities, significant liver or renal diseases, thyroid or parathyroid diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, or a fracture within the past 6 months
- Undergoing osteoporosis treatments within the past 3 years, use of oral corticosteroids for more than 3 months within the past year, or botulinum toxin injections in the paretic lower limb within the past 6 months
- Participation in ongoing stroke rehabilitation services or structured exercise programme
- Cognitive or communication issues that could limit the ability to follow instructions
- Contraindications to HIIT, graded exercise testing, or failure to pass medical clearance from a specialist
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 20 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
April 30 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
66 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06554665
Start Date
August 20 2024
End Date
April 30 2026
Last Update
September 11 2025
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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Kowloon, Hong Kong