Walking, jogging, swimming: could simple exercise boost heart and lung health?
NCT ID NCT07154355
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether a community-based exercise program can improve exercise capacity in 200 adults aged 18-85 with reduced heart or lung function. Participants will exercise 40-60 minutes, five times a week, for eight weeks, doing activities like brisk walking, jogging, or cycling. Researchers will measure changes in oxygen use, walking distance, and quality of life.
What this could mean
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Active substance
community-based exercise training
What this could lead to
If this works, it could provide a simple, low-cost way to improve fitness and quality of life for people with heart or lung disease, without needing special equipment.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage trial. Exercise may not be enough to significantly improve heart or lung function, and results may vary widely between individuals.
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Department of Rehabilitation Medicine Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences)
RECRUITINGGuangzhou, Guangdong, 510080, China
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