Cardiac Rehabilitation in Cardiomyopathies
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Cardiomyopathies
- Registration Number
- NCT00966303
- Lead Sponsor
- Fortaleza University
- Brief Summary
This quantitative study aimed to evaluate the respiratory muscle strength, pulmonary function, cardiovascular function, and impact on quality of life in patients after cardiac rehabilitation associated with the diaphragmatic muscle training.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 9
Inclusion Criteria
- Clinical diagnosis of Cardiomyopathies in functional class III or IV (New York Heart Association)
- Aged over 18 years
- Body mass index below 30 kg/m2
Exclusion Criteria
- Confused and depressed patients
- Cardiac instability and worsening dyspnea after initiation of treatment
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method The effectiveness of a cardiac rehabilitation in patients with cardiomyopathy, evaluating the respiratory muscle strength, pulmonary function, cardiovascular function, and impact on quality of life. 8 weeks / Twice a week
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Fortaleza University - Nucleus of Integrated Medical Attention
🇧🇷Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
Fortaleza University - Nucleus of Integrated Medical Attention🇧🇷Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil