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

NCT ID NCT06513377

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

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

40 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2025

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Stroke survivors: Inclusion Criteria: * \> 18 years old * ≥ 3 months ago stroke diagnosis * FAC levels 3-5 Exclusion Criteria: * Severe problems with speech or memory which prevents the participant to understand or follow instruction * Co-morbidities that could influence the task execution and collected data Older adults with sarcopenia: Inclusion: * \> 65 years old * Grip strength: \< 27 kg (man) or \< 16 kg (woman) * Be mobile independently Exclusion: * Severe problems with speech or memory which prevents the participant to understand or follow instruction * Co-morbidities that could influence the task execution and collected data Healthy individuals: Inclusion: * \> 18 years old * Healthy physical and medical condition Exclusion: * Physical injury or disorder that doesn't allow good physical performance

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Conditions

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Fatigue Sarcopenia stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Fatigue Sarcopenia Stroke

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Brubotics Rehabilitation Research Center

    Jette, Brussels Capital, 1090, Belgium

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