Baduanjin-eight-silken-movement With Self-efficacy Building for Patients With Chronic Heart Failure (BESMILE-HF Study)

Launched by GUANGDONG PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE · Jun 6, 2017

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ClinConnect Summary

The BESMILE-HF study is looking at a new exercise program called Baduanjin, which means "eight silken movements," specifically designed for patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). This program combines gentle movements with support and education to help improve the health and quality of life for people living with CHF. Researchers want to see how effective and acceptable this program is for patients with CHF, particularly those who are stable and in functional classes II or III, meaning they have some limitations but can still engage in light activities.

To join the study, participants need to be at least 18 years old and have been diagnosed with chronic heart failure. They should also have stable symptoms for at least a month. However, some individuals may not qualify if they have certain medical conditions or have recently undergone heart surgery. If you participate, you can expect to engage in the Baduanjin exercises and receive support from healthcare professionals. This study is currently recruiting participants and aims to make a positive impact on heart failure treatment in China.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. aged 18 years or above
• • 2. diagnosed with chronic heart failure
• • 3. clinically stable as defined as symptoms and signs that have remained generally unchanged for at least 1 month
• • 4. NYHA functional class II or III
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. patients who have contraindications to cardiopulmonary test
• • 2. patients who have contraindications to exercise training
• • 3. Patients who have serious acute or chronic organic disease or mental disorders
• • 4. history of cardiac surgery, cardiac resynchronization therapy, or intracardiac defibrillation within the previous 3 months;
• • 5. history of cardiac arrest within 1 year;
• • 6. history of peripartum cardiomyopathy, hyperthyroid heart disease, primary pulmonary hypertension;
• • 7. inability to perform a bicycle stress test;
• • 8. severe cognitive dysfunction precluding informed consent or understanding of exercise concepts;
• • 9. current regular Baduanjin or current participation in a conventional cardiac rehabilitation program
• • 10. current participation in another trial.