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

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University Hospital of Parakou

Parakou, Benin