Impact of a Structured Cardiac Rehabilitation Program on Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Patients Wi… (NCT04092166) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Impact of a Structured Cardiac Rehabilitation Program on Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
United States20 participantsStarted 2019-05-01
Plain-language summary
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.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥ 18 years
* Individuals with paroxysmal or persistent AF
* Individuals with a BMI between 27 and 40
Exclusion Criteria:
* Inability to engage with a cardiac rehabilitation program
* Pregnant women
* If patient can perform exercise at a high intensity (6 METS or above), they will no longer be analyzed in the study
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.
1This trial is now completed — has the data been published yet, and if so, did the structured cardiac rehab program actually improve cardiorespiratory fitness in people with Afib like me?
2Since this study looked specifically at cardiorespiratory fitness in Afib patients, how does that kind of structured cardiac rehab program compare to what you might already recommend as part of my standard Afib treatment?
3The trial had no assigned phase, which suggests it was more of a structured intervention study than a drug trial — does that mean the approach it tested, like supervised exercise rehab, is already considered safe enough to try, or are there risks I should know about given my Afib?
4How would a cardiac rehabilitation program fit into my daily life — what kind of time commitment and physical demands are typically involved, and would my current Afib symptoms or medications affect my ability to participate?
5Are there specific types of Afib patients — for example, those with certain heart rhythm patterns or other conditions — who might benefit most or least from this kind of cardiorespiratory fitness program, and where do I fall in that picture?
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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Will a cardiac rehab program increase cardiorespiratory fitness in Afib patients?