Atrial Fibrillation
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of this study is to examine the effect of a 12-week exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation intervention on the recurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients at six- and twelve-months post-ablation procedure.
Interventions
OTHER12-week supervised exercise based cardiac rehabilitation program
12-week exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation intervention on the recurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients at six- and twelve-months post-ablation procedure.
Sponsors
MultiCare Health System Research Institute
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* ● Adult patients 18 years and older. * Willing to participate in the study after randomization to either an intervention group (cardiac rehabilitation exercise) or a control group (usual care). * Able to attend two pre and post study clinic visits at a local designated Pulse Heart Institute cardiac rehab program. * If randomized to the cardiac rehab intervention group can attend exercise rehab visits for 3 x per week for 12 weeks (36 visits) at a designated Pulse cardiac rehab program. * Has an active email address and phone number. * Documented diagnosis of Paroxysmal and persistent Atrial Fibrillation. * Undergone ablation treatment and is at a minimum of 2 weeks post ablation status. * Compliant with medication therapy including medications for heart rate control and anticoagulant(s).
Exclusion criteria
* ● Does not speak English. * Does not have clearance to participate in the study by their attending cardiologist. * Documented cardiovascular disease or pulmonary/respiratory disease that would qualify the patient for Cardiac, Pulmonary or Vascular Rehabilitation at a Pulse Heart Institute rehabilitation program. * Dementia or cognitive impairment. * Unable to participate in rehabilitation exercise due to physical limitations. * Greater than one prior ablation procedure * Long standing, chronic Atrial Fibrillation * Patients who have undergone posterior wall isolation ablation.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The aim of this study is to examine the effect of a 12-week exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation intervention on the recurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in 40 patients at six- and twelve-months post-ablation procedure. | 12 months after the first intake appointment | Examine the effect of a 12-week exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation intervention on the recurrence of atrial fibrillation at 6- and 12-months post-ablation treatment. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed