Short activity bursts may boost exercise in stroke survivors
NCT ID NCT06597929
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed trial tested whether brief, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity sessions combined with health education could increase exercise in stroke survivors. 36 adults aged 50 and older who had a stroke and lived at home took part. Participants wore an accelerometer to track their activity levels. The goal was to see if this simple program could help them become more active and improve leg strength.
What this could mean
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Active substance
moderate-to-vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity (MV-ILPA) plus health education
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could offer a simple, home-based way to help stroke survivors become more active and improve their physical function.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to all stroke survivors. The intervention is behavioral, not a drug, so benefits may be modest.
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Conditions
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Sant Cugat del Valles
Barcelona, Catalonia, 08195, Spain