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Resistance Training in HFpEF

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Heart Failure Preserved Ejection Fraction
Interventions
Other: Resistance Exercise Training
Radiation: DEXA bone scan
Other: Cardiopulmonary Max Exercise Test
Other: Quality of Life Questionnaire
Other: Submaximal Exercise Test
Other: Blood Draw
Registration Number
NCT02435667
Lead Sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Brief Summary

The objective of this proposal is to determine the effect of resistance exercise training on locomotor muscle function, exercise capacity, exertional symptoms, and quality of life in HF patients with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF).

Detailed Description

In this randomized controlled pilot study of resistance exercise training in patients with HFpEF, the investigators will recruit 24 HFpEF patients who will be randomized to resistance exercise training (RT - n=12) or no resistance exercise training (standard care control group \[CTL\] - n=12). The investigators will have baseline and follow-up measures of clinical characteristics, leg muscle strength, quality of life, lean muscle mass (body composition via DXA including segmental lean mass), maximal cardiopulmonary exercise test (peak VO2, peak work, ventilatory efficiency), constant-load submaximal cardiopulmonary exercise test with speckle tracking echocardiography (exertional dyspnea and fatigue at matched workloads, cardiac output, diastolic function, left ventricular strain, ventilation, gas exchange, and locomotor muscle neural feedback).

Participants will be asked to make 4 separate study visits. Those randomized to undergo Resistance Training will be expected to make those visits as well.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
24
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Resistance Exercise TrainingCardiopulmonary Max Exercise TestEntails 36 supervised resistance exercise training sessions (3 sessions per week for 12 weeks). Each exercise session will be supervised by a trained, certified Exercise Physiologist specializing in Cardiac Rehabilitation. The specific resistance exercise training will include Aerobic Exercise, Resistance Exercise, and Core Strengthening Exercises. Other baseline and follow-up tests include: DEXA bone scan, Blood Draw, Cardiopulmonary Max Exercise Test, Quality of Life Questionnaire, and a Submaximal Exercise Test.
Resistance Exercise TrainingBlood DrawEntails 36 supervised resistance exercise training sessions (3 sessions per week for 12 weeks). Each exercise session will be supervised by a trained, certified Exercise Physiologist specializing in Cardiac Rehabilitation. The specific resistance exercise training will include Aerobic Exercise, Resistance Exercise, and Core Strengthening Exercises. Other baseline and follow-up tests include: DEXA bone scan, Blood Draw, Cardiopulmonary Max Exercise Test, Quality of Life Questionnaire, and a Submaximal Exercise Test.
Resistance Exercise TrainingDEXA bone scanEntails 36 supervised resistance exercise training sessions (3 sessions per week for 12 weeks). Each exercise session will be supervised by a trained, certified Exercise Physiologist specializing in Cardiac Rehabilitation. The specific resistance exercise training will include Aerobic Exercise, Resistance Exercise, and Core Strengthening Exercises. Other baseline and follow-up tests include: DEXA bone scan, Blood Draw, Cardiopulmonary Max Exercise Test, Quality of Life Questionnaire, and a Submaximal Exercise Test.
Resistance Exercise TrainingSubmaximal Exercise TestEntails 36 supervised resistance exercise training sessions (3 sessions per week for 12 weeks). Each exercise session will be supervised by a trained, certified Exercise Physiologist specializing in Cardiac Rehabilitation. The specific resistance exercise training will include Aerobic Exercise, Resistance Exercise, and Core Strengthening Exercises. Other baseline and follow-up tests include: DEXA bone scan, Blood Draw, Cardiopulmonary Max Exercise Test, Quality of Life Questionnaire, and a Submaximal Exercise Test.
Standard CareBlood DrawNo resistance exercise training. Patients will stay on their current healthcare regimen as previously assigned by their physician. Patients will still undergo baseline and follow-up tests similar to the Resistance Exercise Training group, including: DEXA bone scan, Blood Draw, Cardiopulmonary Max Exercise Test, Quality of Life Questionnaire, and a Submaximal Exercise Test.
Resistance Exercise TrainingResistance Exercise TrainingEntails 36 supervised resistance exercise training sessions (3 sessions per week for 12 weeks). Each exercise session will be supervised by a trained, certified Exercise Physiologist specializing in Cardiac Rehabilitation. The specific resistance exercise training will include Aerobic Exercise, Resistance Exercise, and Core Strengthening Exercises. Other baseline and follow-up tests include: DEXA bone scan, Blood Draw, Cardiopulmonary Max Exercise Test, Quality of Life Questionnaire, and a Submaximal Exercise Test.
Standard CareDEXA bone scanNo resistance exercise training. Patients will stay on their current healthcare regimen as previously assigned by their physician. Patients will still undergo baseline and follow-up tests similar to the Resistance Exercise Training group, including: DEXA bone scan, Blood Draw, Cardiopulmonary Max Exercise Test, Quality of Life Questionnaire, and a Submaximal Exercise Test.
Resistance Exercise TrainingQuality of Life QuestionnaireEntails 36 supervised resistance exercise training sessions (3 sessions per week for 12 weeks). Each exercise session will be supervised by a trained, certified Exercise Physiologist specializing in Cardiac Rehabilitation. The specific resistance exercise training will include Aerobic Exercise, Resistance Exercise, and Core Strengthening Exercises. Other baseline and follow-up tests include: DEXA bone scan, Blood Draw, Cardiopulmonary Max Exercise Test, Quality of Life Questionnaire, and a Submaximal Exercise Test.
Standard CareCardiopulmonary Max Exercise TestNo resistance exercise training. Patients will stay on their current healthcare regimen as previously assigned by their physician. Patients will still undergo baseline and follow-up tests similar to the Resistance Exercise Training group, including: DEXA bone scan, Blood Draw, Cardiopulmonary Max Exercise Test, Quality of Life Questionnaire, and a Submaximal Exercise Test.
Standard CareQuality of Life QuestionnaireNo resistance exercise training. Patients will stay on their current healthcare regimen as previously assigned by their physician. Patients will still undergo baseline and follow-up tests similar to the Resistance Exercise Training group, including: DEXA bone scan, Blood Draw, Cardiopulmonary Max Exercise Test, Quality of Life Questionnaire, and a Submaximal Exercise Test.
Standard CareSubmaximal Exercise TestNo resistance exercise training. Patients will stay on their current healthcare regimen as previously assigned by their physician. Patients will still undergo baseline and follow-up tests similar to the Resistance Exercise Training group, including: DEXA bone scan, Blood Draw, Cardiopulmonary Max Exercise Test, Quality of Life Questionnaire, and a Submaximal Exercise Test.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Bone density and strength12 weeks

DEXA scan

Quality of Life12 weeks

Questionnaire

Cardiopulmonary Function12 weeks

Cardiopulmonary bike exercise

Blood Biomarkers12 weeks

Blood draw

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

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Rochester, Minnesota, United States

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