Effect of overhead respiratory muscle on performance in the six-minute walk test in patients with systolic heart failure

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• Conditions: heart failure; respiratory muscles weakness; dyspnea

• Registration Number: RBR-47v3fh
• Lead Sponsor: niversidade Federal Fluminense Faculdade de Medicina Hospital Universitário Antônio Pedro

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-04-29
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Data analysis completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

Patients over 40 years, diagnosed with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction confirmed (Boston criteria), and that part of clinical treatment of heart failure program of the University Hospital Pedro Antonio

Exclusion Criteria

Patients with heart rate greater than 120 bpm rest, systolic blood pressure greater than 180 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure greater than 100 mmHg; Malnutrition, as evidenced by a body mass index less than 20 kg / m2; Cold and / or flu in the previous 4 weeks and use of psychotropic drugs, muscle relaxants and immunosuppressants; Inability to walk due to musculoskeletal problems; chest pain previous 4 weeks; cognitive changes that prevent the realization of the Protocol; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Intervention
• Study Design: Not specified