CompletedNot Applicable

Aerobic Interval Training in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation

Norway51 participantsStarted 2011-04

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of aerobic interval training in patients with paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation, especially to see if the burden of atrial fibrillation and symptoms are reduced.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 90 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation, that are able to perform aerobic interval training. Exclusion Criteria: * Performing high intensity training (pulse \>90% of max) for more than 2 times a week. * Moderate intensity training more than 30 min, more than 3 times a week * Previous open heart surgery * EF \<40% * Significant aorta stenosis * Mitral insufficiency, \>gr. 2 * Pacemaker * Earlier coronary intervention and not complete revascularization

What they're measuring

Change in burden of atrial fibrillation

Timeframe: Baseline and 4 weeks after ended intervention period

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01325675

SponsorNorwegian University of Science and Technology

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2013-08

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