Exercise program for women over 60 with heart failure and muscle loss
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether a supervised exercise program can improve strength, endurance, and quality of life in women over 60 who have heart failure and muscle loss. If you qualify, you would join an exercise group and compare your progress with others.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 60 or older
- You have heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (a type of heart failure where the heart muscle is stiff and doesn't relax properly)
- You have symptoms like tiredness or shortness of breath (NYHA class II or III) that have been stable for at least a month
- You have a recent blood test showing elevated NT-proBNP (a marker of heart strain)
- You show signs of muscle loss or weakness (SARC-F score of 4 or higher)
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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