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

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

8 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2019-02-01

Study Completion Date

2019-12-15

Brief Summary

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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.

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Detailed Description

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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.

Conditions

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Metabolic Syndrome Cardiovascular Diseases

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

6 week exercise intervention testing the efficacy of high intensity interval training as compared to current research supporting moderate intensity continuous exercise as a means to mitigate cardiometabolic decline following spinal cord injury

Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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High Intensity Interval Training Group

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

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

High Intensity Interval Training

Intervention Type OTHER

Participants assigned to this group will perform a very mild 5-minute warm-up (0 resistance, and 60 rpm), followed by 5 one-minute bouts of high intensity exercise, with 90 seconds between each bout. These bouts will be followed by a 3-minute cool down (0 resistance, and 60 rpm). The high-intensity exercise will be performed at an intensity of 17 on the Borg rating of perceived exertion (RPE) scale (very hard), and the 90 second active rest intervals will be performed at an intensity of 7-9 (very, very light - very light). The exercise will be performed on the NuStep machine 3 times a week for 6 weeks.

Interventions

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High Intensity Interval Training

Participants assigned to this group will perform a very mild 5-minute warm-up (0 resistance, and 60 rpm), followed by 5 one-minute bouts of high intensity exercise, with 90 seconds between each bout. These bouts will be followed by a 3-minute cool down (0 resistance, and 60 rpm). The high-intensity exercise will be performed at an intensity of 17 on the Borg rating of perceived exertion (RPE) scale (very hard), and the 90 second active rest intervals will be performed at an intensity of 7-9 (very, very light - very light). The exercise will be performed on the NuStep machine 3 times a week for 6 weeks.

Intervention Type OTHER

Other Intervention Names

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HIIT

Eligibility Criteria

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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.

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes