Comparing heart-guided exercise vs standard exercise for heart disease
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares two types of exercise programs for people with coronary artery disease. One program adjusts your workouts based on your heart rate variability (a measure of how your heart responds to stress), while the other uses standard exercise guidelines. It aims to see which is better at improving heart health and fitness.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must have coronary artery disease (confirmed by a test, or you've had a heart attack, bypass, stent, or have angina).
- You can't have heart failure.
- You can't have an implantable defibrillator or heart resynchronization device.
- You must be able to safely take part in exercise testing and training.
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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