Elastic band exercise for muscle loss in heart failure patients
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a simple at-home exercise program using elastic bands can help older adults with heart failure who also have muscle weakness or low muscle mass (sarcopenia). The goal is to improve strength and daily function.
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Who can take part
- You are 50 years old or older.
- You have been diagnosed with heart failure for at least 6 months.
- You have muscle weakness (low grip strength) or low muscle mass, as measured by a doctor.
- Your heart failure is stable, and you have no recent breathing or muscle/joint problems that would stop you from exercising.
- You have not been doing regular resistance training (like lifting weights) in the last 6 months.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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