Apple watch and exercise: a new hope for heart patients?

NCT ID NCT04359238

First seen Mar 28, 2026 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether a personalized exercise program, guided by an Apple Watch, can improve fitness and quality of life in people with dilated cardiomyopathy, a condition that weakens the heart. 300 participants were followed for 13 months. The main goal was to see if their maximum oxygen intake improved, along with heart function and well-being.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department III of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Heidelberg

    Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, 69115, Germany

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