Could pedaling backward help heart and lung patients get stronger?
Disease control
Completed
This study investigates whether eccentric cycling—where the pedals resist the rider's effort, similar to walking downhill—can improve exercise capacity in people with heart or lung conditions. Unlike normal cycling, eccentric cycling demands less oxygen, which may allow patients …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Silvia Ulrich Somaini • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC