Different Endurance Training Protocols in Cardiac Rehabilitation
NCT ID: NCT01493193
Last Updated: 2013-08-01
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
PHASE4
60 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2011-11-30
2013-05-31
Brief Summary
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The three exercise arms (isocaloric) are composed as follows:
Endurance training (n=15): 31min at 65-75% HRmax; HIT (n=15): 4x4min intervals at 85-95% HRmax divided by 3x3min of active recovery at 60-70% HRmax, making it a total of 25min; Pyramids (n=15): One Pyramid consists of 8 one-minute blocks. Those are grouped starting with one block of 70-75% HRmax, followed by one block at 75-80% HRmax and another one at 80-85% HRmax. The top of the pyramid are 2 blocks of 85-90% HRmax. Intensity is lowered afterwards with one block at 80-85% HRmax, followed by one block at 75-80% HRmax and last one at 70-75% HRmax. Two more pyramids follow, each divided by 2min of active recovery at 65-70% HRmax, making it a total of 28min.
All protocols are initiated by 5min of warm-up and end with 5min of cool-down, both at 60-70% HRpeak.
Primary Outcome: Individual maximum power output in watt (Pmax). Secondary Outcome: Change of power output in watt at lactate thresholds at 2 and 4 mmol/l.
Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
NONE
Study Groups
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Endurance training with constant work load
Endurance training with constant work load
Endurance training with constant work load(n=15): 31min at 65-75% HRmax
Pyramid-Training
Pyramid-Training
Pyramid-Training (n=15): One Pyramid consists of 8 one-minute blocks. Those are grouped starting with one block of 70-75% HRmax, followed by one block at 75-80% HRmax and another one at 80-85% HRmax. The top of the pyramid are 2 blocks of 85-90% HRmax. Intensity is lowered afterwards with one block at 80-85% HRmax, followed by one block at 75-80% HRmax and last one at 70-75% HRmax. Two more pyramids follow, each divided by 2min of active recovery at 65-70% HRmax, making it a total of 28min.
High-intensity interval training
High-intensity interval training
HIT (n=15): 4x4min intervals at 85-95% HRmax divided by 3x3min of active recovery at 60-70% HRmax, making it a total of 25min
Interventions
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Endurance training with constant work load
Endurance training with constant work load(n=15): 31min at 65-75% HRmax
Pyramid-Training
Pyramid-Training (n=15): One Pyramid consists of 8 one-minute blocks. Those are grouped starting with one block of 70-75% HRmax, followed by one block at 75-80% HRmax and another one at 80-85% HRmax. The top of the pyramid are 2 blocks of 85-90% HRmax. Intensity is lowered afterwards with one block at 80-85% HRmax, followed by one block at 75-80% HRmax and last one at 70-75% HRmax. Two more pyramids follow, each divided by 2min of active recovery at 65-70% HRmax, making it a total of 28min.
High-intensity interval training
HIT (n=15): 4x4min intervals at 85-95% HRmax divided by 3x3min of active recovery at 60-70% HRmax, making it a total of 25min
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* acute coronary syndrome (STEMI)
* acute coronary syndrome (NSTEMI)
* aortocoronary bypass surgery
* PCI
* stable coronary heart disease
Exclusion Criteria
* Heart failure (NYHA IV)
* Acute endomyocarditis or other acute infections
* Pulmonary artery embolism or phlebothrombosis within the previous 6 months
* Hemodynamically unstable arrhythmia
* Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
* participation in another study within the previous 6 months
* Medical conditions which prevent patients from complying with the exercise program
25 Years
85 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Paracelsus Medical University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Prof. Josef Niebauer M.D., Ph.D., MBA
Primar
Principal Investigators
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Josef Niebauer, MD, PhD, MBA
Role: STUDY_CHAIR
Paracelsus Medical University
Marcus Tschentscher, MSc
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Paracelsus Medical University
Locations
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Department of Sports Medicine, Prevention and Rehabilitation Paracelsus Medical University
Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria
Countries
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References
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Flynn KE, Pina IL, Whellan DJ, Lin L, Blumenthal JA, Ellis SJ, Fine LJ, Howlett JG, Keteyian SJ, Kitzman DW, Kraus WE, Miller NH, Schulman KA, Spertus JA, O'Connor CM, Weinfurt KP; HF-ACTION Investigators. Effects of exercise training on health status in patients with chronic heart failure: HF-ACTION randomized controlled trial. JAMA. 2009 Apr 8;301(14):1451-9. doi: 10.1001/jama.2009.457.
Niebauer J, Hambrecht R, Velich T, Hauer K, Marburger C, Kalberer B, Weiss C, von Hodenberg E, Schlierf G, Schuler G, Zimmermann R, Kubler W. Attenuated progression of coronary artery disease after 6 years of multifactorial risk intervention: role of physical exercise. Circulation. 1997 Oct 21;96(8):2534-41. doi: 10.1161/01.cir.96.8.2534.
O'Connor CM, Whellan DJ, Lee KL, Keteyian SJ, Cooper LS, Ellis SJ, Leifer ES, Kraus WE, Kitzman DW, Blumenthal JA, Rendall DS, Miller NH, Fleg JL, Schulman KA, McKelvie RS, Zannad F, Pina IL; HF-ACTION Investigators. Efficacy and safety of exercise training in patients with chronic heart failure: HF-ACTION randomized controlled trial. JAMA. 2009 Apr 8;301(14):1439-50. doi: 10.1001/jama.2009.454.
Helgerud J, Hoydal K, Wang E, Karlsen T, Berg P, Bjerkaas M, Simonsen T, Helgesen C, Hjorth N, Bach R, Hoff J. Aerobic high-intensity intervals improve VO2max more than moderate training. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2007 Apr;39(4):665-71. doi: 10.1249/mss.0b013e3180304570.
Wisloff U, Stoylen A, Loennechen JP, Bruvold M, Rognmo O, Haram PM, Tjonna AE, Helgerud J, Slordahl SA, Lee SJ, Videm V, Bye A, Smith GL, Najjar SM, Ellingsen O, Skjaerpe T. Superior cardiovascular effect of aerobic interval training versus moderate continuous training in heart failure patients: a randomized study. Circulation. 2007 Jun 19;115(24):3086-94. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.106.675041. Epub 2007 Jun 4.
Related Links
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Department of Sports Medicine, Prevention and Rehabilitation Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Austria
Salzburg Regional Hospital
Other Identifiers
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UISM-5
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id