Plain-English translation of NCT07456956 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
After a stroke, many patients lose muscle mass and strength — not just in the affected limb, but throughout the body. This trial is testing whether short bursts of intense exercise (called high-intensity interval training) might help rebuild muscle better than steady, moderate-intensity exercise. Both approaches use a stationary bike and are supervised by a physical therapist.
Muscle loss after stroke makes recovery harder and increases the risk of falls, disability, and poor quality of life. Researchers want to know which type of exercise program — short intense bursts or steady moderate effort — is more effective at rebuilding muscle and improving how well patients can function in daily life.
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You will come to the clinic three times per week for 6 weeks. In each session, a physical therapist will supervise you exercising on a stationary bike for about 30 minutes. One group will do short 1-minute bursts of hard work followed by 2-minute recovery periods, while the other group will do a steady 20-minute ride at moderate intensity. The therapist will gradually increase how hard you work over the 6 weeks. The researchers will measure your muscle strength, muscle mass, and how well you can function before, during, and after the program.
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Turkey (Türkiye)
Sponsor
Fenerbahce University
Enrollment target
~32 participants
Started
March 2026
Primary completion
April 2027
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in March 2026.
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Central contact
Sümeyye Akçay, Asst. Prof.
Fenerbahçe University
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