Effectiveness of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) on Improving Cardiometabolic Health After SCI

Brock University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Cardiovascular Diseases; Metabolic Syndrome

Treatments: Other: High Intensity Interval Training

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT03808363

18-022-DITOR

Details and patient eligibility

About

Testing the efficacy of high intensity interval training (HIIT), as compared to current research supporting moderate intensity continuous training (MICT), as a means to improve cardiometabolic health after spinal cord injury.

Full description

This study aims to challenge the effectiveness of the current aerobic exercise recommendations for individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI). Currently, moderate intensity continuous training (MICT) is suggested however this study intends to explore the effectiveness of high intensity interval training (HIIT). To do so, approximately 8 individuals with SCI will be undergo a 6 week HIIT intervention consisting of 3 sessions per week. With a focus on cardiometabolic health markers (listed in outcome measure section), we aim to provide support for HIIT as a viable method of mitigating cardiovascular risk in a SCI population.

Enrollment: 8 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Individuals with a spinal cord injury (paraplegia or tetraplegia, complete or incomplete) who are at least one-year post injury.
• Declared medically stable, and able to communicate clearly in English.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Prevention

Allocation: N/A

Interventional model: Single Group Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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8 participants in 1 patient group

High Intensity Interval Training Group

Experimental group

Description:

Approximately eight individuals with spinal cord injuries will participate in high intensity interval training for 6 weeks

Treatment:

Other: High Intensity Interval Training