Status:
COMPLETED
Effectiveness of Combined Aerobic and Strength Training in Acute and Chronic Adaptations in Patients With Heart Failure
Lead Sponsor:
University of Lisbon
Conditions:
Chronic Heart Failure
Fragility
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) underwent to a hospital-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR) program in the Lisbon district Hospitals will be recruited. The participants will be randomized into...
Detailed Description
Literature Review:CHF is the major public health problem in the world\[1\], highly prevalent in older individuals and a major cause of disability, hospitalizations, morbidity and mortality\[2\]. Gener...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- CHF patients; receiving optimal medical therapy for CHF (including an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor or an angiotensin receptor blocker and a beta-blocker unless a contraindication is evident) with a stable condition for more than 1 month (no hospitalization for heart failure (HF), no change in medication, and no change in New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class.
Exclusion
- If they are younger than 18 years or are unable to sign informed consent; unstable angina pectoris; and orthopedic or neurological limitations to exercise.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 9 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 30 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
28 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03320655
Start Date
October 9 2017
End Date
March 30 2019
Last Update
September 27 2019
Active Locations (1)
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1
Faculty of Human Kinetics
Lisbon, Portugal, 1495-687