Validation of accelerometer cut-points for physical activity intensities in people with coronary heart disease.

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Aerobic capacity; Physical inactivity; coronary heart disease; Cardiovascular - Coronary heart disease

• Registration Number: ACTRN12623000605695
• Lead Sponsor: A/Prof Nicole Freene

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2023-06-02
• Last Update Posted: 13 June 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 164

Inclusion Criteria

Participants will be eligible to take part in the study if they are aged 18+, have stable coronary heart disease (CHD) and are receiving optimal medical treatment +/- revascularisation, that is, coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG), percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), or have had a myocardial infarction (MI).

Exclusion Criteria

Participants will be excluded if they have primary atrial fibrillation, New York Heart Association class III-IV symptoms of heart failure (or documented signs and symptoms of chronic heart failure, with ejection fraction < 45%), uncontrolled arrhythmias, severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, uncontrolled hypertension, symptomatic peripheral artery disease, unstable angina, uncontrolled diabetes, are unable to perform a maximal walking test on a treadmill, or are unable to wear an accelerometer due to disability, for example, if they are confined to a wheelchair. Medical clearance to participate in the study will be required from the participants cardiologist or cardiothoracic surgeon and/or the medical practitioner (Sports Physician) conducting the pre-exercise screening. Eligible participants must have adequate language (English speaking only) and cognitive skills.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified