Effects of Exergaming to Reduce Sedentary Time in Inactive Patients With Heart Failure

Launched by LINKOEPING UNIVERSITY · Dec 6, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how a fun and interactive way to exercise, called exergaming, can help inactive patients with heart failure spend less time sitting and improve their overall health. The goal is to see if this type of exercise can lead to better daily activity, increased physical fitness, and a higher quality of life for these patients. Participants will either receive standard advice for physical activity or take part in the Heart-Exergame program, which offers personalized exercise recommendations and allows them to play with friends or family members.

To be eligible for the study, participants must be adults over 18 years old with a diagnosed heart failure condition, be willing to use a smartphone for the program, and be physically inactive. However, individuals with severe vision or hearing problems, those unable to walk a short distance, or anyone currently in a rehabilitation program will not be included. If selected, participants will engage in the program for three months, receiving support and feedback to help them stay active in a way that suits their needs.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Diagnosed with symptomatic HF (NYHA II-IV) as diagnosed by cardiologist, (independent of Ejection Fraction: Patients with a preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), mid-range ejection fraction (HFmrREF) or reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) can be included.
• • 2. Clinically stable
• • 3. Physically inactive
• • 4. Older than 18 years, there is no upper age limit,
• • 5. Speak/understand the language of the country where the study is taking place.
• • 6. Wanting to use a smartphone for the study (if patients do not have a smartphone, they can borrow it from the study team for the duration of the study)
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Unable to use an exergame due to visual, hearing, cognitive impairment assessed by HF nurse or cardiologist.
• • 2. Not being able to perform the 6-minute walk test.
• • 3. Not being able or willing to wear an activity monitor.
• • 4. Currently included in a rehabilitation program
• • 5. Lack of willingness to play an exergame.
• • 6. Co-morbidity that hinders benefitting for this form of exercise (history of stroke, severe cognitive dysfunction, or a life expectancy shorter than 6 months).

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