Daily stair climbing for heart rehab
Part of Heart & circulation, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether climbing stairs every day helps people with heart problems recover better during cardiac rehab. If you are in a rehab program and can walk without help, you may be able to participate.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You need cardiac rehabilitation for a heart problem and are admitted to a specific rehab unit.
- You can walk at least 200 meters (about 2 city blocks) without a cane or walker.
- You do not have a condition that makes climbing stairs unsafe for you.
- You do not have a pacemaker or an 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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