About this trial
The objective of this study is to explore the safety and feasibility of conducting low-volume, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on a total body recumbent stepper (TBRS) in persons with stroke in an inpatient rehabilitation setting.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
-Both sexes between the age of 18-85 years at time of consent
Ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke at consent. People with stroke and newly diagnosed cardiovascular complications had >50% prevalence of recurrent stroke at 5 years. Index stroke or recurrent stroke on same side as index stroke will be allowed.
Exercise continuously for minimum of 30 watts for 3 minutes on the recumbent stepper to demonstrate ability to perform the exercise test or therapist confirmation/documentation of participant's ability to use the recumbent stepper.
No aerobic exercise contraindications or other safety/physical concerns during the submaximal exercise test determined by the therapy team or inpatient physicians.
Disqualifiers
Implanted pacemaker or defibrillator limiting exercise performance
Reported pain that limits or interferes with activities of daily living and physical activity/exercise
Acute Myocardial Infarction in the last 2 days
Ongoing unstable Angina
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Low Volume High Intensity Interval Training