Exercise showdown: can HIIT beat standard care for AFib patients?
NCT ID NCT03397602
First seen Mar 20, 2026 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 9 times
Summary
This study compares two types of exercise training—high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate-intensity continuous exercise—against usual care in 132 adults with persistent or permanent atrial fibrillation. The goal is to see which approach best improves exercise capacity and quality of life. Participants must be 40 or older, have a controlled heart rate, and not already exercising more than twice a week.
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London Health Sciences Network
RECRUITINGLondon, Ontario, Canada
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University of Ottawa Heart Insititue
RECRUITINGOttawa, Ontario, K1Y 4W7, Canada
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