Acute Pulmonary Embolism. Pulmonary embolism
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: The intervention group will receive a 8 weeks high intensity interval training, 3 sessions per week. Each session will last 50-55 minutes. Intervention 2: The control group will not re
Sponsors
Vice Chancellor for research,Tehran Heart Center (TUMS)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Between 18-70 Years old; admitted with acute pulmonary embolism confirmed by pulmonary CT angiography signed informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: History of recurrent pulmonary embolism Low-risk pulmonary embolism Unable to participate in an exercise program Pregnancy Unable to read and understand the consent form
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Aerobic capacity. Timepoint: before and after 8 weeks. Method of measurement: Bruce modified test.;Right ventricular function. Timepoint: before and after 8 weeks. Method of measurement: Two-dimensional and Doppler echocardiographic.;Pulmonary function. Timepoint: before and after 8 weeks. Method of measurement: Spirometry test.;Quality of life. Timepoint: before and after 8 weeks. Method of measurement: SF36 questionnaire. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Safety. Timepoint: before, during and after intervnetion. Method of measurement: Assessed by recording the number and type of adverse events and any remedial action recorded in the patient’s exercise diary and interventionist records. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactYaser Jenab
Tehran Heart Center
Outcome results
None listed