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HIIT vs MCIT for Stroke-Related Sarcopenia in Ischemic Stroke
Led by Fenerbahce University · Updated on 2026-03-25
32
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
65 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of post-stroke sarcopenia on prognosis and clinical outcomes in patients with ischemic stroke and to compare the effects of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and Moderate Intensity Continuous Training (MCIT) exercise programs on muscle mass, as well as on functional capacity, quality of life, and clinical outcomes.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
HIIT vs MCIT for Stroke-Related Sarcopenia in Ischemic Stroke
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- First-ever stroke.
- Age 18 years or older.
- Diagnosis of ischemic stroke.
- Stroke duration between 1-6 months (subacute phase).
- Modified Rankin Scale score < 3.
- Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ≥ 24.
- Brunnstrom lower extremity motor stage between Stage III-V.
- Lower extremity functional capacity sufficient to allow exercise participation (able to ambulate at least with an assistive device).
- Lower extremity spasticity ≤ 2 according to the Modified Ashworth Scale.
- Independent sitting balance (able to sit unsupported for at least 30 seconds).
- Presence of sufficient voluntary active movement in the lower extremity to permit exercise application.
- Ability to communicate.
- Willingness to participate in the study and provision of written informed consent.
You will not qualify if you...
- Presence of hemispatial neglect.
- History of recurrent stroke.
- Presence of a psychiatric disorder.
- Presence of orthopedic, neurological, or cardiopulmonary conditions that would contraindicate the planned exercise protocols.
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Fenerbahçe University
Istanbul, Ataşehir, Turkey (Türkiye), 34758
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Research Team
S
Sümeyye Akçay, Asst. Prof.
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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