Pleasure over pain: new study tests fun workouts for heart recovery
NCT ID NCT07105943
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether tailoring exercise to feel more pleasurable can help heart attack survivors stay active. Fifty-two patients will either follow a standard cardiac rehab program or one where exercise intensity is adjusted to maximize enjoyment. Researchers will measure physical activity levels and how patients feel during and after exercise.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- pleasure-oriented exercise intensity manipulation
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a more enjoyable way to help heart patients stay active after a heart attack.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 52 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect on long-term health is unknown.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital de Leiria
RECRUITINGLeiria, Portugal
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Unidade Local de Saúde da Região de Leiria
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGLeiria, 2410-197, Portugal
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