Effect of Intra-session Exercise Modes Sequence on Ventricular Function in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure

Launched by CAIRO UNIVERSITY · Oct 2, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how different types of exercise, done in a specific order, can affect heart function in men with chronic heart failure. The researchers want to find out if changing the sequence of exercises can help improve the heart's ability to pump blood, which is particularly important for patients with weakened heart muscles.

To participate in this study, men aged 55 to 65 with chronic heart failure may be eligible, especially if they have been diagnosed with certain levels of heart failure that limit their physical activity. Participants should have been on the same heart medication for at least three months and should be able to walk a certain distance in six minutes. Throughout the trial, participants will engage in supervised exercise sessions, and their heart function will be monitored to see if the exercise sequence makes a difference. It's important to note that individuals with certain health conditions, like uncontrolled heart rhythms or severe kidney issues, will not be eligible to join this study.

Gender

MALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Male patients with chronic heart failure and ages from 55 to 65 years old.
• • Class II and class III heart failure according to NYHA classification.
• • HFrEF category with LVEF \<40% as documented by echocardiogram within \<6 months.
• • Receiving the same medical treatment programme for at least 3 months.
• • Having a close level of functional capacity assessed by 6 minute walking test
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • • Uncontrolled atrial fibrillation.
• • Diabetes mellitus.
• • Myocardial infarction or recurrent angina within \<3 months.
• • Patients with chronic chest diseases.
• • Severe stenotic valvular disease.
• • Clinically significant peripheral vascular disease.
• • Exercise-induced angina, ST segment changes or exercise induce AV block.
• • Patients with chronic renal failure.
• • Any cognitive impairment that interferes with prescribed exercise procedures.
• • Musculoskeletal or neurological limitation to physical exercise.