Status:

COMPLETED

Smart Heart Study: Cognitive Benefits of Cardiac Rehabilitation

Lead Sponsor:

Summa Health System

Conditions:

Cardiovascular Disease

Eligibility:

All Genders

50-85 years

Brief Summary

The proposed study will be the first to examine whether changes in blood flow patterns within the brain account for the possible cognitive benefits of CR. A clearer understanding of this possibility m...

Detailed Description

Based on recent patient referrals, we expect that 30 participants will subsequently enroll in CR and 30 will not. CR patients will complete standardized neuropsychological tests (45-60 minutes) and Tr...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • \- 50 to 85 years of age, able to communicate in English, history of heart disease

Exclusion

  • \- history of significant neurological disorders, such as stroke, Alzheimer's disease, or severe head injury significant psychological problems such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 1 2006

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 1 2008

Estimated Enrollment :

70 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00320905

Start Date

March 1 2006

End Date

March 1 2008

Last Update

July 20 2010

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Summa Health System

Akron, Ohio, United States, 44304