Breathing exercises for people with heart failure
Part of Heart & circulation, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether special breathing exercises (called inspiratory muscle training) can improve breathing and daily function in people with heart failure. It may help you feel better and do more in your everyday life.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You were diagnosed with heart failure between 3 and 12 months ago
- You are on stable heart failure medications for at least 3 months
- You have not been in the hospital for heart problems in the last 3 months
- You are not a current smoker and do not have other serious heart or lung conditions
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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