Circulatory System Cardiology
Conditions
Interventions
Russian stimulation
Combined treadmill training and Russian current stimulation
Control
Sponsors
Jibril Mohammed Nuhu
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Individuals with a diagnosis of HF (using the New York Health Association functional class I to III) Heart failure patients who present with central obesity (waist circumference of =102 centimeters for men and =88 centimeters for women) Heart failure patients who are physically inactive (i.e., baseline physical activity <600 MET min per week).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Heart failure patients who have other comorbidities including diabetes Heart failure patients who are pregnant or lactating Patients who engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity or sports, Heart failure with a history of spine, hip, knee and ankle fractures, as well as weakness of or deformities of the lower limb Patients with impaired skin sensation and those with such acute skin conditions as eczema, dermatitis and those with allergic response to electrodes, gel or tape used for application of EMS
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Waist circumference;Body fat ;Quality of life | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Height;Weight;Blood Pressure;Heart rate | — |
Countries
Nigeria
Contacts
Public ContactJibril Nuhu
Associate professor Bayero University Kano
Outcome results
None listed