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HIIT vs MCIT for Stroke-Related Sarcopenia in Ischemic Stroke
Sponsor: Fenerbahce University
Summary
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.
Official title: The Effect of High-Intensity Interval Training Versus Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training on Sarcopenia and Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Ischemic Stroke: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
32
Start Date
2026-03-02
Completion Date
2027-06-06
Last Updated
2026-03-25
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) will be delivered on a cycle ergometer under physiotherapist supervision. Each session includes a 5-minute warm-up at 50% of maximum heart rate (HRmax), followed by five cycles of 1 minute at 80% HRmax and 2 minutes of active recovery at 60% HRmax, and a 5-minute cool-down at 50% HRmax. Sessions will be performed 3 times per week for 6 weeks, with intensity progressed by 5% every two weeks as tolerated.
Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training (MCIT)
Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training (MCIT) will be delivered on a cycle ergometer under physiotherapist supervision. Each session includes a 5-minute warm-up at 50% of maximum heart rate (HRmax), followed by 20 minutes of continuous exercise at 80% HRmax, and a 5-minute cool-down at 50% HRmax. Sessions will be performed 3 times per week for 6 weeks, with intensity progressed by 5% every two weeks as tolerated.
Locations (1)
Fenerbahçe University
Istanbul, Ataşehir, Turkey (Türkiye)