Can exercise dose improve heart health? study tests the best amount
NCT ID NCT02514564
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how different amounts of aerobic exercise affect blood flow and fitness in 115 people with heart disease. Participants joined a cardiac rehab program and were monitored for changes in skin blood flow and oxygen use during exercise. The goal is to find the most effective exercise volume for improving cardiovascular health.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
aerobic exercise training
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors prescribe the right amount of exercise to improve heart health and fitness in people with cardiovascular disease.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, but the results may not apply to all heart patients. Exercise benefits are well-known, so the main question is about the optimal dose, not a breakthrough.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Instituto Nacional de Cardiologia
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 21040-900, Brazil