Chronic heart failure Circulatory System Chronic heart failure
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention group: Eight weeks of twice per week therapist-led supervised small group intermittent functional aerobic exercise and strength training, with the duration of sessions gradually increased
Sponsors
University of Dundee (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients will be recruited from day hospital, heart failure and cardiology clinics 1. Patients aged 70 years or older 2. Diagnosis of chronic heart failure according to the European Society of Cardiology guidelines 3. Evidence of Left Ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction 4. In the New York Heart Association class II or III
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Aortic stenosis with peak gradient >30 mmHg 2. Sustained Ventricular Tachycardia (VT) or Ventricular Fibrillation (VF) outside of the context of an acute myocardial infarction 3. Unstable angina 4. Unable to walk without human assistance 5. Atrial fibrilation with a ventricular rate of >100/min 6. Currently enrolled in another trial
Design outcomes
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The following will be recorded at baseline, 8 and 24 weeks: 1. Change in quadriceps muscle strength 2. Repetitive strength 3. Incremental shuttle walk test 4. Quality of life 5. Carer strain 6. Mood and self reported function | — |
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in 6 minute walking distance, recorded at baseline, 8 and 24 weeks | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed