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Powering Up Stroke Rehabilitation Through HIIT

RecruitingNAAges 50 Years - 80 YearsAllThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University
NCT06554665 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

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 stepper, will significantly enhance muscle power in chronic stroke survivors when compared with moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) Design and subjects: Assessor-blinded, stratified, randomised, placebo-controlled clinical trial involving eligible 66 chronic stroke survivors. Interventions: Participants will be randomly allocated to one of three groups: the HIIT group, the MICT group, or a stretching group (active control). Each group will attend sessions three times per week for 12 consecutive weeks, totaling 36 training sessions. Main outcome measures: Assessments will be conducted at baseline, at mid-term of the intervention (week 6), at the end of the intervention (week 12), and a

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
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
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What it tests

  • High-intensity Interval Training
  • Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training
  • Stretching
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Where

1 site
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Kowloon, Hong Kong
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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