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Low cardiorespiratory fitness may contribute to PSF, suggesting aerobic training as a potential intervention.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>METHODS:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In this 2-center, randomized, open-label, blinded end point trial, we evaluated a home-based, supervised cardiorespiratory interval training program (HS-CITP) in individuals with PSF (Swedish Fatigue Assessment Scale score \u226528) 1 to 7 months poststroke. Participants were randomized (1:1) to either HS-CITP or usual care with self-directed activity after early supported discharge. The intervention consisted of 35-minute cycling sessions performed 3 times per week at 70% to 80% of maximum heart rate for 8 weeks. The study was powered to detect a 9-point between-group difference on the Swedish Fatigue Assessment Scale. The primary outcome was self-reported fatigue (Swedish Fatigue Assessment Scale score) at 8 weeks (postintervention), and the secondary outcome was peak oxygen uptake (mL\/kg per minute) at 8 weeks. Analyses were performed according to the intention-to-treat principle using adjusted between-group comparisons.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>RESULTS:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Forty-five participants were randomized; the mean age was 64 years, and 56% were women. Forty-three participants completed the postintervention assessment (HS-CITP: n=22; control: n=21). Adherence to HS-CITP was 92%, and no adverse events were reported. In adjusted analyses, compared with the control group, HS-CITP significantly reduced fatigue (between-group mean difference \u22125.35 Swedish Fatigue Assessment Scale score points [95% CI \u22129.03 to \u22123.67];\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt;0.001) and improved cardiorespiratory fitness (+4.48 mL\/kg per minute [95% CI, 3.41\u20135.54];\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt;0.001). No significant group-by sex interaction was observed.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>CONCLUSIONS:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Supervised home-based interval training significantly reduced PSF and improved cardiorespiratory fitness, with good adherence and no safety concerns. These findings support integrating structured aerobic exercise into stroke rehabilitation. 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