Aerobic exercise for obese patients with heart artery disease
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether a program of aerobic exercise can help people who are obese and already have heart disease caused by clogged arteries. It looks at how exercise affects your heart health and weight.
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Who can take part
- You are obese (BMI between 30 and 40) and have been diagnosed with hardening of the arteries in your heart (confirmed by an angiogram).
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You do not have serious, uncontrolled health problems like unstable diabetes, kidney failure, or a recent heart attack.
- You are not taking beta-blockers or other medications that affect your heart rate or metabolism.
- You are willing and able to follow the exercise program and have not been in cardiac rehab in the past year.
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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