High Intensity Interval Training in Acute Pulmonary Embolism

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Pulmonary embolism; Acute Pulmonary Embolism.

• Registration Number: IRCT20170111031884N2
• Lead Sponsor: Vice Chancellor for research,Tehran Heart Center (TUMS)

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Between 18-70 Years old;
admitted with acute pulmonary embolism confirmed by pulmonary CT angiography
signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

History of recurrent pulmonary embolism
Low-risk pulmonary embolism
Unable to participate in an exercise program
Pregnancy
Unable to read and understand the consent form

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Aerobic capacity. Timepoint: before and after 8 weeks. Method of measurement: Bruce modified test.;Right ventricular function. Timepoint: before and after 8 weeks. Method of measurement: Two-dimensional and Doppler echocardiographic.;Pulmonary function. Timepoint: before and after 8 weeks. Method of measurement: Spirometry test.;Quality of life. Timepoint: before and after 8 weeks. Method of measurement: SF36 questionnaire.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Safety. Timepoint: before, during and after intervnetion. Method of measurement: Assessed by recording the number and type of adverse events and any remedial action recorded in the patient’s exercise diary and interventionist records.