Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of an Eccentric Exercise Program on Quality of Life and Function in People With Chronic Heart Failure.
Lead Sponsor:
La Trobe University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Northern Hospital, Australia
Conditions:
Chronic Heart Failure
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Many studies have shown that exercise training is beneficial for patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). Heart Foundation guidelines strongly recommend regular physical activity and referral to a s...
Detailed Description
BACKGROUND A systematic literature review we conducted yielded two trials investigating eccentric exercise in patients with coronary artery disease and two trials in the chronic heart failure populati...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- aged \> 18 years
- a clinical diagnosis of heart failure either systolic or diastolic on transthoracic echocardiogram
- mild to moderate heart failure
- medically stable heart failure
- have received approval when assessed by the group physiotherapist to participate in the exercise program as is usual practice. Where concerns arise during assessment, clearance will be sought from the treating cardiologist.
Exclusion
- hospitalisation for a CHF exacerbation within the previous month
- severe heart failure classified as level four on the New York heart association classification (short of breath at rest)
- unstable medical condition such as uncontrolled angina, diabetes or hypertension
- dementia or a psychological disorder that would interfere with participation in group exercise
- participation in a cardiac or heart failure rehabilitation program in the prior six months
- contraindications to exercise (ie aneurysm, valvular disease)
- the presence of any pre-existing neurological or musculoskeletal condition, for example stroke, that on assessment is deemed to interfere with exercise participation.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2014
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
47 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02223624
Start Date
August 1 2014
End Date
March 1 2019
Last Update
February 20 2020
Active Locations (1)
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The Northern Hospital
Epping, Victoria, Australia, 3076