Could interval training strengthen hearts after aortic repair?

NCT ID NCT07771023

NEW Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: University Medical Centre Ljubljana Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 18, 2026 · Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can improve cardiovascular health in adults who had surgery to repair coarctation of the aorta, a narrowing of the main artery. Participants are randomly assigned to do HIIT at home, HIIT in a supervised clinic, or receive usual care. The trial measures changes in exercise capacity, blood pressure response, quality of life, and other heart health indicators to see if this type of exercise offers benefits.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: High-intensity interval training (HIIT) exercise programme
What this could lead to: If effective, HIIT could become a recommended way to boost fitness and heart health in people who had coarctation repair, potentially improving long-term outcomes.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small trial, and results may not apply to everyone. Exercise carries some risk, especially for those with heart conditions, so supervision and screening are important.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

aorta coarctation congenital heart disease Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

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

COARCTATION OF AORTA COARCTATION OF THE AORTA

Contacts and locations

Locations

University Medical Centre Ljubljana

Ljubljana, 1000, Slovenia
University Medical Centre Maribor

Maribor, 2000, Slovenia

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