Clinical trials: Cardiovascular Fitness
Stroke
Effects of Whole Body Vibration in People With Chronic Stroke
The overall aim of the proposed study is to determine whether whole body vibration is beneficial in promoting bone health, physical fitness and neuromotor performance in patients with chronic stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT00937339
- Testing
- Whole body vibration therapy, Exercise on the vibration platform with the device turned off
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Heart Diseases, Type 2 Diabetes
Effectiveness of Tele-exercise Training on Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Patients With Cardiometabolic Multimorbidity
This trial aimed to assess whether assumed increase in physical activity after tele-exercise training can improve cardiorespiratory fitness of patients with cardiometabolic multimorbidity.
- Conditions
- Heart Diseases, Type 2 Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, Coronary Artery Disease
- Trial name
- NCT05245110
- Testing
- tele-exercise training
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Tri-Service General Hospital (TSGH)
Coronary Artery Disease
Using WHOOP Fitness Band to Measure Heart Health Variability Before and After Surgery
The goal of this observational study is to use the WHOOP device to measure heart rate variability (HRV) in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) before and after they have CABG (coronary artery bypass graft) surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT07097168
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Tufts Medical Center
Coronary Artery Disease
Efficacy of Early Short-term Training on Thrombogenesis in Patients Following Coronary Bypass Surgery
Although the benefit of cardiac rehabilitation following coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) is well-established, it is underused.
- Trial name
- NCT02144480
- Testing
- Intensive training, traditional training
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Atrial Fibrillation
Impact of a Structured Cardiac Rehabilitation Program on Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
The objective of this study is to determine whether participation in an 8-week structured cardiac rehabilitation program can increase cardiorespiratory fitness in patients with atrial fibrillation.
- Trial name
- NCT04092166
- Testing
- Stationary Bike
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Valley Health System
Stroke
Fitness Intervention Trial for Stroke
The objective of this study is to evaluate, among persons who have completed the restorative phase of stroke and have ceased rehabilitation, the relative effectiveness in improving functional exercise capacity of two programs for…
- Trial name
- FITS (NCT00786045)
- Testing
- Home Cycling Program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- McGill University
Coronary Artery Disease
A Randomized Controlled Trial in Women With Coronary Artery Disease Investigating the Effects of Aerobic Interval Training Versus Moderate Intensity Continuous Exercise
Heart disease is the number one killer amongst chronic diseases around the world, and it is responsible for taking the lives of an estimated 17.5 million people each year.
- Trial name
- CAT vs MICE (NCT02966158)
- Testing
- AIT Group
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Happiness, Educational Problems
A RCT of Walking With Positive Education in Retired Elders
Three arms of experimental design were used: Pedometer walking training (PWT), positive education and pedometer walking training (PEPWT), and pedometer walking (PW).
- Conditions
- Happiness, Educational Problems, Exercise
- Trial name
- RCT (NCT03607877)
- Testing
- Pedometer walking training and positive education, Pedometer walking with training, pedometer walking
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Defense Medical Center, Taiwan
Single-ventricle, Congenital Heart Disease
Fontan Fitness Trial
The goal of this randomized control trial is to learn about physical fitness and exercise habits in children aged 10-17 with the Fontan Circulation through a home-based, digital exercise intervention.
- Trial name
- NCT06918795
- Testing
- Digital Exercise Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Peripheral Arterial Disease, Intermittent Claudication
The Effects of Metformin on Functional Capacity in Individuals With Peripheral Artery Disease-Related Intermittent Claudication
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of metformin on functional capacity (pain-free and maximum walking times) in individuals with peripheral artery disease (PAD)-related intermittent claudication.
- Trial name
- NCT01799057
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute
Peripheral Arterial Disease, Hypertension
Strength Training in Walking Tolerance in Intermittent Claudication Patients
Background: Muscle atrophy and reduced leg strength are related to exercise intolerance in patients with intermittent claudication (IC), suggesting that strength training (ST) could improve exercise performance in these patients.
- Conditions
- Peripheral Arterial Disease, Hypertension, Diabetes
- Trial name
- NCT00879697
- Testing
- Walking Training, Strength Training
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Coronary Artery Disease, Coronary Artery Bypass
Early Mobilization After CABG Surgery
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a structured early exercise program can help patients recover better in people who have just had coronary artery bypass surgery.
- Trial name
- EMAC (NCT07230561)
- Testing
- Structured Early Mobilization Training, Standard Hospital Nursing Care
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Ta-Chung Chao
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Familial Mediterranean Fever
Assessment of Cardiorespiratory Fitness Using the PACER in Patients With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis and Familial Mediterranean Fever
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) and Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) are the most common autoimmune and autoinflammatory rheumatic diseases in childhood.
- Conditions
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Familial Mediterranean Fever, Healty Controls
- Trial name
- NCT06697028
- Testing
- Usability and Comparison
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 216 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), Acute Myocardial Infarction
Aerobic Exercise-induced Effect on Endothelial Function in Patients With Ischaemic Heart Disease
Endothelial dysfunction is one of the aetiological factors in ischaemic heart disease (IHD). Aerobic exercise is effective in improving endothelial function, as measured by flow-mediated dilation (FMD), in patients with IHD.
- Conditions
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), Acute Myocardial Infarction, Angina (Stable), Unstable Angina Pectoris
- Trial name
- ENDO-R (NCT06788275)
- Testing
- Aerobic exercise (MIT), Aerobic exercise (Short HIIT), Aerobic exercise (Long HIIT)
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de Alicante
Diabetic Foot Ulcer
RCT Comparing Upper Body vs. Combined Exercise Protocols During Active Diabetic Foot Ulcer Treatment
This randomized controlled trial (RCT) aims to evaluate the effectiveness of two different structured exercise interventions compared to standard care during active diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT06916663
- Testing
- Upper Body Exercise Protocol (UBE), Combined Non-Weight Bearing Exercise Protocol (CE), Standard Diabetic Foot Ulcer Wound Care (SC)
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 153 people
- Sponsor
- Al Hayah University In Cairo
Stroke
SunRISe Study - Stroke Rehabilitation In Suriname
This study aims to determine the effect of a supervised home-based physical fitness program on the aerobic capacity, quality of gait and health related quality of life in people with chronic ischemic stroke.
- Trial name
- SunRISe (NCT02717715)
- Testing
- Home base stroke rehabilitation
- Where
- Suriname
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- KU Leuven
Peripheral Artery Disease
Daily Step-based Exercise Using Fitness Monitors for Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is caused by blockages in the leg arteries. PAD limits patients' walking ability and quality of life. For patients with PAD, home exercise programs can improve walking ability and quality of life.
- Trial name
- EASY FIT (NCT03099369)
- Testing
- Daily Step-based Exercise, Symptom-based Exercise, Fitbit Fitness Monitor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Stroke
Physical Fitness Training in Subacute Stroke (PHYS-Stroke)
The aim of this study is to investigate whether a 4-week physical fitness training (target intervention) in stroke patients (subacute stage) increase the walking speed and activities of daily living compared with a control…
- Trial name
- NCT01953549
- Testing
- physical fitness training, relaxation
- Where
- 7 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Cardiovascular Diseases
Reha Drive: Predictors of Fitness to Drive a Car for Cardiologic Patients and Determination of Vital Signs
In this study predictors of fitness to drive a car in cardiologic patients after acute intervention and discharge from hospital to home or rehabilitation are determined in addition to possible automotive monitoring of vital signs…
- Trial name
- RehaDrive (NCT02368158)
- Testing
- Driving simulation with elevation of medical data in comparison to Lane Change Test plus automotive monitoring via contactless sensors
- Where
- 2 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- RWTH Aachen University
Cardiovascular Fitness
Adaptations to 4-s Sprint Interval Training at Different Intensities
The purpose of this study is to investigate the chronic effects (i.e., 8 weeks, 3 times per week) of training at 50% and 75% of maximal power with 4-s sprint interval training on physiological adaptations.
- Trial name
- NCT06906393
- Testing
- Preventive treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas at Austin