Exercise Training in Patients With Persistent or Permanent Atrial Fibrillation
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Atrial Fibrillation
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 40 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Other
- Participants needed
- 132 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation · Other
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About This Trial
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 capacity and quality of life in patients with persistent or permanent atrial fibrillation. Positive findings are vitally important for these patients, given the condition's substantial morbidity, mort…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. persistent or permanent atrial fibrillation;
2. rate controlled with a resting ventricular rate of equal to or less than 100 bpm;
3. able to perform a symptom-limited exercise test;
4. at least 40 years of age (i.e. participants must be 40 years or older);
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