Simple elastic band workouts may boost strength in heart failure patients

NCT ID NCT06161402

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a 14-week elastic band exercise program can improve muscle mass, strength, and physical function in heart failure patients aged 50 and older who also have sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss). Researchers will measure changes in muscle, symptoms, and quality of life. The goal is to see if this simple, home-friendly exercise approach can help manage a common complication of heart failure.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: elastic band-based progressive resistance training (EB-PRT)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost exercise program to help heart failure patients regain muscle strength and improve daily function.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 62 participants, so results may not apply to all heart failure patients. The exercise program requires consistent participation, and benefits may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

heart failure Sarcopenia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEART FAILURE

Contacts and locations

Locations

The University of Hong Kong
RECRUITING

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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