Clinical trials: Cardiovascular Fitness
Cardiovascular Diseases
Wearable Devices to Promote Physical Activity
This study evaluates the effect of a new wearable device, that measures physical activity level based on heart rates, on relevant health outcomes including cardiorespiratory fitness.
- Trial name
- HUNT4-PAI (NCT03270202)
- Testing
- PAI group, Usual care
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 175 people
- Sponsor
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Stroke
Intelligent Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation System for Patients With Chronic Stroke
By comparing with traditional aerobic exercise training (TAET), we investigate the effects of an intelligent cardiopulmonary rehabilitative system (ICRS) on cardiopulmonary fitness and patient satification among patients with…
- Trial name
- NCT04833400
- Testing
- ICRS, TAET
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital
Atrial Fibrillation (AF), Obesity & Overweight
Exercise and Dietary Lifestyle Intervention on Reducing Atrial Fibrillation Burden, Cardiac and Body Fat Mass.
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia and is strongly associated with obesity and excess body fat. Lifestyle interventions, including exercise and dietary modification, may reduce AF burden, but long-term…
- Trial name
- MOVE-AF (NCT07430007)
- Testing
- Tailored Exercise and Dietary Lifestyle Program, Usual Clinical Care
- Where
- 4 sites in Finland
- Volunteers
- 158 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Eastern Finland
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
Heart Failure and Preserved Ejection Fraction
Dancing as an Alternative to the Traditional Exercising in Older Adults With Cardiac Diseases
According to the Global Burden of Disease Study (2017) 64 million people worldwide are living with Heart Failure (HF). Risk factors of HF include age, history of coronary heart disease, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, diabetes…
- Trial name
- 1382 (NCT07815470)
- Testing
- Dancing Intervention, Exercising
- Where
- Azerbaijan
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University College, London
CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident)
Reactive Balance Training and Fitness
People with stroke should exercise to maintain function and reduce the risk of another stroke. Different types of exercise target different components of fitness, such as aerobic, strength, and balance.
- Trial name
- NCT04042961
- Testing
- Reactive balance training, Aerobic and strength training (AST)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
Breast Cancer, Disability Physical
Breast cancEr, FITness and ExeRcise for Heart Health: The BE-FITTER Study
The chemotherapy medications used for breast cancer treatment are important for achieving a cure, but a potential side effect is that they can cause a decline in functional capacity (reduced exercise tolerance and impaired…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Disability Physical, Heart Failure, Cardiotoxicity
- Trial name
- BE-FITTER (NCT06595147)
- Testing
- Structured Exercise Training, Group-based Yoga and Stretching
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Varicose Ulcer
Vein Fitness System vs Compressive Therapy for Venous Ulcers: a Bayesian Adaptive Trial
The objective of this Bayesian Adaptive trial is to compare a control group versus a comprehensive ulcer healing protocol. The latter involves a combination of compressive therapy, miokinetic drainage and muscle strengthening for…
- Trial name
- NCT03127904
- Testing
- Vein Fitness, Compressive therapy and wound care
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Pró Circulação®
Cardiovascular Fitness
Physiological and Perceptual Responses During 4-Second Exercise
The purpose of this study is to investigate the acute effects of different intensities (i.e., 50, 75, and 100% of maximal anaerobic power) of 4-s sprint interval exercise on physiological responses.
- Trial name
- NCT06912932
- Testing
- Preventive
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas at Austin
Hypertension, Older Adults
Effects of a Bodypump Training Program on Resting Blood Pressure and Physical Fitness in Sedentary Older Adults With Hypertension
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of an eight-week Bodypump® group training program on resting blood pressure and physical fitness in sedentary older adults with hypertension.
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Older Adults, Functional Capacity, Resistance Training
- Trial name
- BPFIT (NCT07084337)
- Testing
- Bodypump Training Program
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Extremadura
Childhood Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes
Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Body Composition, Fitness Levels And Quality Of Life In Overweight And Obese 8-17 Year Olds
This project will address the important area of childhood obesity and the risk of cardiovascular disease associated with obesity.
- Conditions
- Childhood Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes, Hypercholesterolemia, Hypertension
- Trial name
- NCT02024399
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stony Brook University
Oncologic Disorders, Cardiovascular Diseases
Impact of a Comprehensive Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Framework Among High Cardiovascular Risk Cancer Survivors
Many cancer survivors are at risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD); it is therefore important to identify patients at increased risk for cardiotoxicity, especially in the setting of CVRF or pre-existing CVD, and to design…
- Trial name
- NCT05132998
- Testing
- Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, Community exercise intervention
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Associacao de Investigacao de Cuidados de Suporte em Oncologia
Risk Factor, Cardiovascular
Home-based HIIT in a Primary-care Setting for at Risk Individuals: A Multidisciplinary Approach
The prevalence of chronic inactivity related diseases including obesity, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes mellitus has reached global epidemic proportions.
- Trial name
- NCT04553614
- Testing
- Home-based HIIT, Control
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 154 people
- Sponsor
- Liverpool John Moores University
Multiple Sclerosis
Effect of Active-Passive Trainer Cycling on Multiple Sclerosis
This randomised controlled trial aims to explore the effectiveness of a four week programme of exercise using lower limb Active Passive trainer (APT) (MOTOmed trainer) in terms of spasticity in people with moderate to severe…
- Trial name
- NCT02737904
- Testing
- APT, Usual care
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Healthy
Circulatory Levels of Irisin in Response to Acute Resistance Training
Study the circulatory levels of irisin in response to one session of high-intensity resistance training in a group of healthy subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT02478658
- Testing
- exercise training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas Tech University
Stroke, High Intensity Interval Training
The Feasibility of LVHIIT on Inpatient Stroke Rehab
The objective of this study is to explore the safety and feasibility of conducting low-volume, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on a total body recumbent stepper (TBRS) in persons with stroke in an inpatient rehabilitation…
- Conditions
- Stroke, High Intensity Interval Training, Aerobic Fitness, Physical Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT06998017
- Testing
- Low Volume High Intensity Interval Training
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Heart Failure, Systolic, Heart Failure, Diastolic
Associations Between the Microbiome, Skeletal Muscle Perfusion, and Fitness Status
The purpose of the study is to determine associations between fitness status, bacteria in the mouth, and the blood flow to muscle.
- Conditions
- Heart Failure, Systolic, Heart Failure, Diastolic, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Overweight and Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT06009276
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Cardiovascular Disease
Individual Variability to Aerobic Exercise Training
The purpose of this study is to: 1) determine the cohort specific technical error to use in the categorization of response rate; 2) determine if an individualized intensity prescription is superior to a standard approach in…
- Trial name
- NCT02868710
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Western Colorado University
Cardiovascular Syndrome, Metabolic
Personalized Concurrent Exercise for Cardiovascular Risk Control and Fitness in Adults
Aim: To determine the efficacy of a personalized concurrent exercise prescription guide combined with pharmacological treatment compared to pharmacological treatment alone in controlling cardiovascular risk factors and physical…
- Trial name
- NCT06509282
- Testing
- Concurrent training
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad San Sebastián
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