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A study on the effects of upper limb strength training in patients with heart failure

A randomized controlled trial of the efficacy of upper limb resistance training in patients with heart failure - A randomized controlled trial of upper limb resistance training in patients with heart failure

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
JPRN
Registry ID
JPRN-UMIN000060550
Enrollment
130
Registered
2026-02-02
Start date
2026-01-21
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-09-14

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Heart failure

Interventions

Participants will be divided into two groups: one that performs upper and lower limb resistance training, and one that performs lower limb resistance training only, and will undergo rehabilitation for

Sponsors

Tohoku University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Heart failure patients 2.Age and gender not specified 3.Written informed consent from the individual or legal representative to participate in this study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Individuals who do not consent to this study. 2.Individuals with New York Heart Association (NYHA) classification IV. 3.Individuals who underwent invasive treatment during hospitalization (e.g.transcatheter aortic valve implantation, Mitra Clip, surgery). 4.Individuals with serious comorbidities or complications other than cardiac disease. 5.Individuals with severe dementia (Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score<=10). 6.Individuals undergoing dialysis. 7.Individuals with severe limitations in upper and lower limb function due to neurological or orthopedic disorders. 8.Individuals undergoing cardiac rehabilitation for a prolonged period exceeding four weeks. 9.Individuals who required full assistance or close to full assistance in ADLs before hospitalization.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Barthel Index

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Katz Index,Lowton Index,Functional Independence Measure,PMADL-8,Hand held Dynamometer,Hand grip strength,pinch strength,Simple for Test Evaluating Hand Function(STEF),Short Physical Performance Battery(SPPB),6-Minute Walk Test,Mini Mental State Examination(MMSE),Self Care of Heart Failure Index(SCHFI)

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactDaiki Masuda

Tohoku University Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine

masuda.daiki.s1@dc.tohoku.ac.jp022-717-7353

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026