The Effectiveness of a Cardiac Rehabilitation in Patients With Cardiomyopathy

Fortaleza University1 site in 1 country9 target enrollmentJune 2008

ConditionsCardiomyopathies

Overview

Phase: N/A
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Cardiomyopathies
Sponsor: Fortaleza University
Enrollment: 9
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: 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.
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 16 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

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.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

June 2008

End Date

June 2009

Last Updated

16 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Single Group

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

Fortaleza University

Eligibility Criteria

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

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

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.

Time Frame: 8 weeks / Twice a week