Comparison Between Moderate-high Interval Exercise and Moderate Continuous Exercise in an Advanced Cardiac Rehabilitation Program

May 15, 2016 updated by: Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center

Comparison Between Moderate-high Interval Exercise and Moderate Continuous Exercise in an Advanced Cardiac Rehabilitation Program - Nine Months Follow up

The research will study the differences between interval training and continuous training among cardiac patients in a cardiac rehabilitation facility.

The main objectives are:

  1. Functional capacity measures (VO2 max).
  2. Cardiac risk factors
  3. Quality of life assessments.

Study hypothesis:

Interval training will be more effective in improving functional capacity, cardiac risk factors and quality of life, compared to continuous training.

Study Overview

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

84

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

      • Beer Yaacov, Israel
        • Asaf Harofe Medical Center

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

40 years to 75 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients undergone:

    • Myocardial infarction
    • Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
    • Coronary artery bypass graft

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with:

    • Severe ischemia or angina
    • Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator
    • Pacemakers transplants
    • Severe left ventricular dysfunctions
    • Uncontrolled arrhythmias

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Interval exercise
Exercise bouts in low and high intensities
Exercise bouts in low and high intensities
Experimental: Continuous exercise
Exercise continuously with moderate intensity

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Maximal functional capacity
Time Frame: 9 months
Outcome is assessed at baseline, after 3 months and at nine months
9 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Yael Pernick, Asaf Harofe Medical Center
  • Study Director: Zyssman, MD, Asaf Harofe Medical Center
  • Study Director: Jonathan Moore, PhD, Bangor University
  • Study Director: Zvi Vered, MD, Asaf Harofe Medical Center

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

May 1, 2011

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2015

Study Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2015

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 11, 2014

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 11, 2014

First Posted (Estimate)

June 12, 2014

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 17, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 15, 2016

Last Verified

May 1, 2016

More Information

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