Could a personal trainer cut heart attack deaths?

NCT ID NCT04617639

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Disease control Sponsor: Norwegian University of Science and Technology Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial is testing whether a supervised exercise program can reduce the risk of death, another heart attack, or stroke in people who have already had a heart attack. About 9,700 participants will be randomly assigned to either a four-year program with a personal trainer or to usual care. The study will track outcomes for up to 10 years to see if regular, structured exercise makes a measurable difference.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Supervised physical exercise program
What this could lead to: If effective, this could establish supervised exercise as a proven way to lower the risk of recurrent heart attacks, strokes, and death in heart attack survivors.
What could go wrong: The trial is large but results depend on long-term adherence to exercise. It may not show a clear benefit, and the intervention requires significant time and effort from participants.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

myocardial infarction

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

St Olavs Hospital Clinic of Cardiology

Trondheim, Norway

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