Light exercise for heart failure patients
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether a low-intensity physical activity program can help people with congestive heart failure improve their health, regardless of their body weight. It may offer a safe way to stay active while managing heart failure.
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Who can take part
- You are between 45 and 70 years old
- You have been diagnosed with congestive heart failure
- You are currently in the hospital for heart failure
- You are willing to take part in a light exercise program
- You do not have other serious health conditions that prevent exercise
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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