Exercise order may boost heart function in heart failure patients

NCT ID NCT06626542

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether doing resistance or aerobic exercise first during a rehab session affects heart function in men with chronic heart failure. Sixty men aged 55-65 with reduced heart pumping ability took part. Researchers measured heart function and quality of life to see if the sequence made a difference.

What this could mean

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Active substance: resistance and aerobic training exercises
What this could lead to: If the sequence matters, it could help design better cardiac rehab programs to improve heart function and quality of life in heart failure patients.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 60 male participants, so results may not apply to women or all heart failure patients. The exercise order may not produce a clear benefit.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

congestive heart failure heart failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEART FAILURE

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Locations

National Heart Institute

Giza, Agouza Giza Governorate, 12511, Egypt

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