Comparison Between Moderate-high Interval Exercise and Moderate Continuous Exercise in an Advanced Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02162290 |
Recruitment Status :
Completed
First Posted : June 12, 2014
Last Update Posted : May 17, 2016
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The research will study the differences between interval training and continuous training among cardiac patients in a cardiac rehabilitation facility.
The main objectives are:
- Functional capacity measures (VO2 max).
- Cardiac risk factors
- Quality of life assessments.
Study hypothesis:
Interval training will be more effective in improving functional capacity, cardiac risk factors and quality of life, compared to continuous training.
Condition or disease | Intervention/treatment | Phase |
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Coronary Artery Disease Myocardial Infarction | Other: Interval exercise training Other: Continuous exercise training | Not Applicable |
Study Type : | Interventional (Clinical Trial) |
Actual Enrollment : | 84 participants |
Allocation: | Randomized |
Intervention Model: | Parallel Assignment |
Masking: | None (Open Label) |
Primary Purpose: | Supportive Care |
Official Title: | Comparison Between Moderate-high Interval Exercise and Moderate Continuous Exercise in an Advanced Cardiac Rehabilitation Program - Nine Months Follow up |
Study Start Date : | May 2011 |
Actual Primary Completion Date : | May 2015 |
Actual Study Completion Date : | May 2015 |

Arm | Intervention/treatment |
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Experimental: Interval exercise
Exercise bouts in low and high intensities
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Other: Interval exercise training
Exercise bouts in low and high intensities |
Experimental: Continuous exercise
Exercise continuously with moderate intensity
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Other: Continuous exercise training |
- Maximal functional capacity [ Time Frame: 9 months ]Outcome is assessed at baseline, after 3 months and at nine months

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Ages Eligible for Study: | 40 Years to 75 Years (Adult, Older Adult) |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
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Patients undergone:
- Myocardial infarction
- Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
- Coronary artery bypass graft
Exclusion Criteria:
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Patients with:
- Severe ischemia or angina
- Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator
- Pacemakers transplants
- Severe left ventricular dysfunctions
- Uncontrolled arrhythmias

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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT02162290
Israel | |
Asaf Harofe Medical Center | |
Beer Yaacov, Israel |
Principal Investigator: | Yael Pernick | Asaf Harofe Medical Center | |
Study Director: | Zyssman, MD | Asaf Harofe Medical Center | |
Study Director: | Jonathan Moore, PhD | Bangor University | |
Study Director: | Zvi Vered, MD | Asaf Harofe Medical Center |
Responsible Party: | Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT02162290 |
Other Study ID Numbers: |
2*175/10 |
First Posted: | June 12, 2014 Key Record Dates |
Last Update Posted: | May 17, 2016 |
Last Verified: | May 2016 |
Coronary Artery Disease Myocardial Infarction Infarction Ischemia Pathologic Processes Necrosis Coronary Disease |
Myocardial Ischemia Heart Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Arteriosclerosis Arterial Occlusive Diseases Vascular Diseases |