Effect of Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise on the Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation in Post-ablation Patients: a Randomized Controlled Pilot Study

MultiCare Health System Research Institute1 site in 1 country40 target enrollmentMay 14, 2022

ConditionsAtrial Fibrillation

Overview

Phase: N/A
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Atrial Fibrillation
Sponsor: MultiCare Health System Research Institute
Enrollment: 40
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: The aim of this study is to examine the effect of a 12-week exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation intervention on the recurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in 40 patients at six- and twelve-months post-ablation procedure.
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 2 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to examine the effect of a 12-week exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation intervention on the recurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients at six- and twelve-months post-ablation procedure.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

May 14, 2022

End Date

January 13, 2024

Last Updated

2 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Parallel

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

MultiCare Health System Research Institute

Responsible Party

Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•● Adult patients 18 years and older.
•Willing to participate in the study after randomization to either an intervention group (cardiac rehabilitation exercise) or a control group (usual care).
•Able to attend two pre and post study clinic visits at a local designated Pulse Heart Institute cardiac rehab program.
•If randomized to the cardiac rehab intervention group can attend exercise rehab visits for 3 x per week for 12 weeks (36 visits) at a designated Pulse cardiac rehab program.
•Has an active email address and phone number.
•Documented diagnosis of Paroxysmal and persistent Atrial Fibrillation.
•Undergone ablation treatment and is at a minimum of 2 weeks post ablation status.
•Compliant with medication therapy including medications for heart rate control and anticoagulant(s).

Exclusion Criteria

•● Does not speak English.
•Does not have clearance to participate in the study by their attending cardiologist.
•Documented cardiovascular disease or pulmonary/respiratory disease that would qualify the patient for Cardiac, Pulmonary or Vascular Rehabilitation at a Pulse Heart Institute rehabilitation program.
•Dementia or cognitive impairment.
•Unable to participate in rehabilitation exercise due to physical limitations.
•Greater than one prior ablation procedure
•Long standing, chronic Atrial Fibrillation
•Patients who have undergone posterior wall isolation ablation.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

The aim of this study is to examine the effect of a 12-week exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation intervention on the recurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in 40 patients at six- and twelve-months post-ablation procedure.

Time Frame: 12 months after the first intake appointment

Examine the effect of a 12-week exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation intervention on the recurrence of atrial fibrillation at 6- and 12-months post-ablation treatment.