The Effect of Low Intensity Exercise on Quality of Life and Hemodynamics in Patients With Permane… (NCT00680290) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of Low Intensity Exercise on Quality of Life and Hemodynamics in Patients With Permanent Atrial Fibrillation
United States20 participantsStarted 2007-07
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to 1) assess the effect of routine exercise on the quality of life of patients with permanent atrial fibrillation, and 2) assess the effect of exercise on cardio-hemodynamics in patients with atrial fibrillation.
Who can participate
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Inclusion criteria
. Patients with permanent atrial fibrillation for at least three months duration, on stable medical therapy and in whom no additional interventions are planned to treat AF either due to clinical reasons or patient preferences
. Have the ability to understand and sign consent to participate and be willing and able to comply with prescribed exercise and schedule of evaluations
. Sedentary lifestyle as determined by Physical Activity Recall (PAR)
. Be greater than 18 years of age
Exclusion criteria
. Inability to exercise
. Functional Class IV CHF symptoms
. Active symptoms of angina, coronary artery disease
. Patient with recent history of myocardial infarction
. Patient with moderate or severely depressed left ventricular function (LVEF \< 40 %)
. Patient with any significant co-morbidities that may limit ability to exercise
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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to 1) assess the effect of routine exercise on the quality of life of patients with permanent atrial fibrillation, and 2) assess the effect of exercise on cardio-hemodynamics in patients with atrial fibrillation.
Timeframe: 8 week
Trial details
NCT IDNCT00680290
SponsorUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical Center