Heart failure treatment: movement therapy to reduce fear of activity
Part of Heart & circulation, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a special exercise program for people with advanced heart failure (NYHA class III or IV) who are afraid to move. The goal is to help you feel better and be more active.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have been diagnosed with chronic heart failure
- Your symptoms limit you a lot (even at rest, with mild activity, or both)
- You are on stable heart failure medications
- You have not had a heart attack in the last 3 months
- You do not have a pacemaker or implanted defibrillator
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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