Stationary bike program aims to boost heart fitness in afib patients

NCT ID NCT04092166

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Valley Health System Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether an 8-week cardiac rehabilitation program using a stationary bike could improve cardiorespiratory fitness in 20 adults with atrial fibrillation. Participants exercised for 6 minutes, three times a week. The goal was to see if exercise capacity could increase by a meaningful amount (2 METs).

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: structured cardiac rehabilitation program (stationary bike exercise)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple exercise program to improve fitness and outcomes for people with atrial fibrillation.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The program is short (8 weeks) and may not produce lasting benefits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

atrial fibrillation

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ATRIAL FIBRILLATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

The Valley Hospital

Paramus, New Jersey, 07652, United States

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