A group cardiac rehabilitation program tailored for wome

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Cardiovascular disease; Cardiovascular - Coronary heart disease

• Registration Number: ACTRN12618001669280
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Technology Sydney

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2018-10-10
• Last Update Posted: 12 November 2018

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Stopped early
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 200

Inclusion Criteria

1. Women who are aged 18 years and older and who have had a recent admission to hospital with a cardiac condition, or who have a cardiac diagnosis including acute coronary syndrome or heart failure, or have been referred to cardiac rehabilitation for risk factor modification will be invited to participate.
2. Willing to give informed consent and attend education and participate in a 4-week program and be followed up for 6 months.
3.Clearance by a responsible physician for the patient to exercise
4.Level of English literacy to allow completion of study instruments with minimal assistance

Exclusion Criteria

1.Patients with unstable angina pectoris
2.Failure to obtain the consent of a responsible physician
3.Cognitive impairment precluding completion of study instruments

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Sub-maximal exercise capacity will be measured using the 6-minute walk test (6MWT), a validated protocol developed by the American Thoracic Society (2002). This test will be conducted by research personnel and documents how far the participant can walk on a measured distance during a 6-minute time period using a standardised protocol.<br><br>American Thoracic Society. ATS Statement: Guidelines for the Six-Minute Walk Test. American Journal of Respiratory Critical Care Medicine. 2002; 166: 111-117.[Baseline, 6 weeks (primary endpoint), and 6 months]