Could a Protein-Rich diet and strength training boost heart recovery?
NCT ID NCT04272073
First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study explores whether combining a high-protein Mediterranean diet with resistance exercise can help people with heart disease build muscle and lower their risk of future heart problems. The trial enrolls adults who have completed cardiac rehab and may have low muscle mass with high body fat. Researchers will measure how practical and acceptable this approach is, along with changes in muscle and fat mass.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- High-Protein Mediterranean Diet and Resistance Exercise
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could offer a practical way to improve muscle mass and reduce heart disease risk in cardiac rehab patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study focused on feasibility, not effectiveness. Results may not apply to all heart patients, and diet/exercise adherence can be challenging.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Knowsley Community Cardiovascular Services
Liverpool, United Kingdom
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