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June 28, 2026Journal of Clinical MedicineOpen Access

High-Intensity Interval Training on Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Cognitive Function, and Functional Capacity in Adults with Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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JCJavier Cano-SánchezRFRaquel Fábrega‐CuadrosYRYulieth Rivas-Campo

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Systematic review evaluates HIIT's impact on fitness, function, and cognition in stroke survivors, suggesting positive outcomes.

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  • This research aims to evaluate the effects of high-intensity interval training on cardiorespiratory fitness, cognitive function, and functional capacity in adults with stroke.
  • Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials involving HIIT in adults with stroke.
  • Included outcomes such as cardiorespiratory fitness (VO2peak), gait speed, walking distance, mobility, balance, and cognitive function.
  • Utilized data from PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, and Web of Science up to April 2026.
  • HIIT significantly improved cardiorespiratory fitness (SMD = −0.849; p = 0.005).
  • Gait speed improved (SMD = 0.693; p = 0.014), walking distance (SMD = 0.604; p < 0.001), and functional mobility (SMD = −0.711; p = 0.027).
  • Cognitive function also improved significantly (SMD = 1.741; p < 0.001), although substantial heterogeneity was observed across most outcomes.

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Cano-Sánchez et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a40ba8861bb0a67205c6504https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15134977
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