Feasibility, safety, adherence, and efficacy of high intensity interval training in a hospital-initiated rehabilitation program for heart disease.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Coronary artery disease; Cardiovascular - Coronary heart disease

• Registration Number: ACTRN12615001292561
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Queensland (School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences)

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2015-11-26
• Study Completion: 2018-12-06
• Last Update Posted: 21 February 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 96

Inclusion Criteria

Coronary artery disease patients who are eligible to attend the Wesley Hospital Phase II cardiac rehabilitation program will be offered the opportunity to participate in the study. Diagnostic criteria for coronary artery disease is confirmation of the disease in at least one vessel by a cardiologist following coronary angiogram. Patients may have a history of myocardial infarction (MI) > 4 weeks, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) > 3 weeks, coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery > 4 weeks, valve surgery > 4 weeks, and heart failure. Access to a smartphone or computer will also be required.

Exclusion Criteria

Absolute or relative contraindications to exercise testing as per American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association guidelines, including but not limited to:
Unstable angina; Unstable arrhythmias, Significant valvular disease; Uncompensated heart failure; Pulmonary disease; Uncontrolled hypertension (systolic blood pressure > 200 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure >110 mmHg); Renal failure (Chronic Kidney Disease stages III-V); Orthopaedic/neurological limitations; Physical impairment limiting the ability to exercise.

Additionally patients will be excluded for: Planned operations during the research period; Drug or alcohol abuse; Planning to or participation in another study; Not willing to sign the consent from; Females pregnant or expecting to be pregnant during the study period; Any other reason which would limit their ability to participate in this study.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified