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Validation of an Algorithm to Predict the Ventilatory Threshold

Completed
Conditions
Cardiovascular Diseases
Registration Number
NCT04929431
Lead Sponsor
Hasselt University
Brief Summary

The aim of the current study was to develop an algorithm which has the ability to accurately predict the first and second ventilatory threshold and in cardiovascular disease patients and to guide in proper exercise intensity determination. This would then help, at least in part, to overcome the lack of access to metabolic carts or cardiopulmonary exercise test, and/or methodological difficulties with ventilatory threshold determination in these patients.

Detailed Description

Design

This study is composed out of two sub studies: 1. Generation/creation of VT prediction algorithm, and 2. Validation of this algorithm in independent laboratories.

Sub study 1: Generation/creation of VT prediction algorithm

From April 2015 up to July 2020, data from CVD (risk) patients (e.g. obesity, diabetes, coronary artery disease or heart failure) were collected from in light of research studies. All participants signed an informed consent explaining the nature and risks of CPET, and allowing us to use anonymized data for the analyses of their CPET at entry of cardiovascular rehabilitation or an exercise intervention. These data have been published in previous publications.

Sub study 2: Validation of the algorithm in independent laboratories

From April 2015 up to July 2020, data from CVD (risk) patients (e.g. obesity, diabetes, coronary artery disease or heart failure) were collected in light of research studies. All participants signed an informed consent (approved by the ethics committees of the local hospitals or research laboratories) explaining the nature and risks of CPET, and allowing us to use anonymized data for the analyses of their CPET at entry of CR or an exercise intervention. These data have been published in previous publications

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
3000
Inclusion Criteria
  • CVD patients (eg obesity, diabetes, coronary heart disease, heart failure)
Exclusion Criteria
  • No present CVD

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Workload during cardiopulmonary exercise testingBaseline - day 1

Peak workload (watt)

Duration during cardiopulmonary exercise testingBaseline - day 1

Test duration (min)

Oxygen uptake during cardiopulmonary exercise testingBaseline - day 1

Maximal oxygen uptake (ml/kg/min)

Heart rate during cardiopulmonary exercise testingBaseline - day 1

Peak heart rate (bpm)

Heart rate in rest during cardiopulmonary exercise testingBaseline - day 1

Resting heart rate (bpm)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Cardiovascular surgeryBaseline

Information regarding cardiovascular surgery will be extracted by personal communication with the subject

Gender (m/f)Baseline

Gender in m/f will be retrospectively extracted from the databank

ObesityBaseline

Presence of obesity determined by the BMI (see below)

Diabetes (mg/dl)Baseline

Glucose concentration in the blood in mg/dl

SmokingBaseline

Presence of smoking by questionnaire (yes/no)

Length in metersBaseline

Length in meter will be retrospectively extracted from the databank

Weight in kgBaseline

Weight in kg will be retrospectively extracted from the databank

BMI (kg/m^2)Baseline

Weight (in kg) and height (in m) will be combined to assess BMI (in kg/m\^2)

Hypertension (in mmHg)Baseline

Blood pressure measurement with a automatic blood pressure cuff.

Dyslipdemia (in mg/dl)Baseline

Blood lipid concentration in mg/dl

Medication intakeBaseline

Information regarding medication intake will be retrospectively extracted by personal communication with the subject

Age in yearsBaseline

Age in years will be retrospectively extracted from the databank

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hasselt University

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Diepenbeek, Limburg, Belgium

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