Status:
RECRUITING
Exercise Training in Patients With Persistent or Permanent Atrial Fibrillation
Lead Sponsor:
Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation
Conditions:
Atrial Fibrillation
Eligibility:
All Genders
40+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The main purpose of this project is to evaluate the effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) compared to moderate-intensity continuous exercise training (MICE) and standard care on exercise ...
Detailed Description
Recommended standards of care do not include the prescription of exercise to target and ameliorate the progressive health decline and overall feeling of well-being in patients with atrial fibrillation...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- persistent or permanent atrial fibrillation;
- rate controlled with a resting ventricular rate of equal to or less than 100 bpm;
- able to perform a symptom-limited exercise test;
- at least 40 years of age (i.e. participants must be 40 years or older);
Exclusion
- currently participating in routine exercise training (more than two times per week);
- unstable angina;
- diagnosed severe mitral or aortic stenosis;
- diagnosed hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy with significant obstruction;
- pregnant, lactating or planning to become pregnant during the study period;
- unable to provide written, informed consent, or
- unwilling or unable to return for follow up at week 12.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 23 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 30 2034
Estimated Enrollment :
132 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03397602
Start Date
January 23 2019
End Date
December 30 2034
Last Update
May 7 2024
Active Locations (2)
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1
London Health Sciences Network
London, Ontario, Canada
2
University of Ottawa Heart Insititue
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1Y 4W7