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Exercise Conditioning in Elderly Patients With Heart Failure
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Exercise and Control for Heart Failure. Completed, enrolled 201 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is : * To determine if aerobic exercise conditioning can improve symptoms, cardiovascular function and quality of life in elderly patients with congestive heart failure. * To describe the baseline clinical characteristics, cardiovascular function and neurohumoral function in elderly patients with congestive heart failure. * To determine the specific cardiovascular and noncardiovascular mechanisms by which symptoms and quality of life may improve following exercise conditioning in elderly patients with congestive heart failure.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Exercise classes three times per week in a controlled, supervised environment.
Control group continues daily life as prior to randomization.