Interval vs. continuous exercise for heart patients
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial compares short bursts of intense exercise (interval training) with steady moderate exercise (continuous training) to see which is better for heart health. It is designed for people with stable heart disease who can attend exercise sessions twice a week for 8 weeks.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with heart disease and your doctor has recommended cardiac rehabilitation with supervised exercise.
- Your condition is stable and well-controlled—no recent heart attack (within the last month) and no severe heart failure.
- You are between 40 and 75 years old.
- You can perform a basic exercise test and achieve a workload of at least 5 METs (a measure of exercise capacity).
- You can attend exercise sessions twice a week for 8 weeks and give your written consent.
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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