Fontan Fitness Trial: Home exercise for better heart health
Part of Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether a home-based exercise training program can improve fitness in people with Fontan circulation. Participants will do regular aerobic exercise and be monitored for changes in heart and lung function over time.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You were born with a single ventricle and have had the Fontan surgery (a type of heart surgery that redirects blood flow).
- You are able to understand and follow instructions for the study tests.
- You are able to safely do a treadmill or bike stress test (with help if needed).
- You speak English, and at least one parent or guardian also speaks English.
- Your peak exercise capacity (how hard your heart can work) is not too low (above 45% of normal) but also not too high (below 80% of normal).
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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