Can a quick workout help heart failure patients?

NCT ID NCT07325942

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether shorter or longer sessions of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) work better for people with chronic heart failure. Researchers will measure changes in walking ability, heart function, and quality of life in 45 participants. The goal is to find a time-efficient exercise option that still provides real benefits.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: high-intensity interval training (HIIT)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that shorter, time-efficient exercise sessions are just as effective as longer ones for heart failure patients, making it easier to fit into daily life.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase study with only 45 participants, so results may not apply to all heart failure patients. Exercise programs also require ongoing commitment and may not be suitable for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

congestive heart failure systolic heart failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC HEART FAILURE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Cairo University
RECRUITING

Cairo, Giza Governorate, Egypt

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