Evaluating and Monitoring Physical Fatigue While Performing Functional Activities

NCT ID: NCT06513377

Last Updated: 2026-01-23

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

40 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-03-20

Study Completion Date

2025-10-15

Brief Summary

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Fatigue is a critical health parameter in older adults and stroke patients and is associated with negative health outcomes. Current assessment tools predominantly focus on walking related fatigue, neglecting other activities of daily living (ADLs). This study aims to fill this gap by developing a standardized, laboratory-based fatigue protocol that includes a broader range of ADLs, providing a more comprehensive fatigue assessment that's in line with the WHO vision of healthy ageing.

The aim of this study is to evaluate a lab-based fatigue protocol and to unravel the relationship between physiological or movement data and perceived fatigue.

Participants will take part in three separate measurement moments, during which they will execute a performance task that induces fatigue. In addition, relevant sensors will be used to collect meaningful data.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Stroke Sarcopenia Fatigue

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NON_RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

BASIC_SCIENCE

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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People post-stroke

The intervention includes a stress test that induces progressive feelings of fatigue.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Performance test

Intervention Type OTHER

The participant will be asked to execute a protocol in the movement lab that induces progressive feelings of fatigue. This protocol includes a sequence of relevant functional activities, such as stair walking, slope walking, crouching, walking different path shapes. During this execution the Ratings of Perceived Exertion will be questioned, and simultaneously physiological and movement data will be collected.

Older adults with sarcopenia

The intervention includes a stress test that induces progressive feelings of fatigue.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Performance test

Intervention Type OTHER

The participant will be asked to execute a protocol in the movement lab that induces progressive feelings of fatigue. This protocol includes a sequence of relevant functional activities, such as stair walking, slope walking, crouching, walking different path shapes. During this execution the Ratings of Perceived Exertion will be questioned, and simultaneously physiological and movement data will be collected.

Healthy individuals

The intervention includes a stress test that induces progressive feelings of fatigue.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Performance test

Intervention Type OTHER

The participant will be asked to execute a protocol in the movement lab that induces progressive feelings of fatigue. This protocol includes a sequence of relevant functional activities, such as stair walking, slope walking, crouching, walking different path shapes. During this execution the Ratings of Perceived Exertion will be questioned, and simultaneously physiological and movement data will be collected.

Interventions

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Performance test

The participant will be asked to execute a protocol in the movement lab that induces progressive feelings of fatigue. This protocol includes a sequence of relevant functional activities, such as stair walking, slope walking, crouching, walking different path shapes. During this execution the Ratings of Perceived Exertion will be questioned, and simultaneously physiological and movement data will be collected.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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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
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Vrije Universiteit Brussel

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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David Beckwee

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Brubotics Rehabilitation Research Center

Jette, Brussels Capital, Belgium

Site Status

Countries

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Belgium

Other Identifiers

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RevalExo2

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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