Can special exercise programs help heart failure patients breathe easier?
NCT ID NCT04068844
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at why people with a certain type of heart failure (HFpEF) have trouble exercising and feel short of breath. Researchers tested whether different exercise programs (using the whole body or just one leg) could improve fitness. The study involved 93 adults aged 60 and older with heart failure but without severe kidney disease or other major conditions.
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Conditions
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The Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine
Dallas, Texas, 75231, United States
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