Fatigue under the microscope: lab test mimics Real-Life exhaustion

NCT ID NCT06513377

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Vrije Universiteit Brussel Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study tested a new way to measure physical fatigue in 40 people — stroke survivors and older adults with muscle loss. Participants performed everyday tasks like walking stairs and crouching while researchers tracked their perceived effort, heart rate, and muscle activity. The goal was to create a more complete fatigue assessment that goes beyond just walking, aligning with the World Health Organization's vision for healthy aging.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to better ways to measure fatigue in daily life, helping doctors tailor rehabilitation for stroke and aging patients.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study (40 people) focused on measurement, not treatment. The findings may not apply to all patients or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Fatigue Sarcopenia stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

FATIGUE SARCOPENIA STROKE

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Locations

Brubotics Rehabilitation Research Center

Jette, Brussels Capital, 1090, Belgium

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