High-intensity interval training for stroke rehabilitation

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on musculoskeletal fitness in chronic stroke survivors. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: HIIT, moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT), or a stretching group. Each group will attend training sessions three times a week for 12 weeks, with assessments conducted at various intervals to measure muscle power and other outcomes. The study aims to determine if HIIT can significantly enhance muscle power compared to MICT.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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

Where it's running

• The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  Kowloon, Hong Kong Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Chen Xu, PhD student
• Email: rschen.xu@connect.polyu.hk
• Phone: 00000000

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.