Training programs to reduce fatigue in stroke survivors
Official title: Effects Of Graded Activity Training and Task-Oriented Training on Fatigue in Post-Stroke Patients
Run by Riphah International University · NCT06846177 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if two different training programs can help stroke survivors aged 40 to 60 feel less tired and improve their energy and mobility.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 40 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Mansehra, KPK) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | March 20, 2026 |
| Study ends | April 25, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | March 11, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06846177 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are stroke survivors aged 40 to 60 who have experienced a stroke more than four months prior and have a fatigue score of 40 or more.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe comorbid health conditions or those on medications that may hinder their ability to participate in physical training will likely not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of Graded Activity Training and Task-Oriented Training on post-stroke fatigue in patients. The study focuses on stroke survivors aged 40 to 60 who experience significant fatigue, assessing how these training interventions can improve their energy levels and overall quality of life. By addressing the bidirectional relationship between physical deconditioning and fatigue, the trial seeks to develop a more effective intervention protocol for managing post-stroke fatigue. Additionally, it will examine the impact of these interventions on mobility and gait.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly enhance the quality of life for stroke survivors by reducing fatigue and improving their physical capabilities.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited research specifically on post-stroke fatigue, similar approaches in physical rehabilitation have shown promise in improving patient outcomes.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Both male and female of age 40 to 60 years. * Patient with both ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke. * Patient with both right and left hemiplegia. * Checklist Individual (CIS-F) fatigue score of 40 or more. * Patients who had sustained a stroke more than 4 months before recruitment. * Patients who can independently walk for 10 meters (about 33 feets) Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with severe comorbid health conditions (such as cardiac diseases, pulmonary diseases like COPD, Orthopedic Conditions Arthritis, joint replacements). * Patients with uncontrolled diabetes, hypertension, Depression and Anxiety. * Patients who are not willing to participate. * Patient with any medications that can affect their ability to engage in physical training program like Antidepressants, Beta-Blockers, corticosteroids etc. * Pregnant women.
Where it's running
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Helping Hand Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences
Mansehra, Kpk, Pakistan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Dr.Aroosa Tariq, MS-NMPT — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Dr.Aroosa Tariq, MS-NMPT
- Email: aroosa.tariq@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 03161578156
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.