Could online exercise help heart failure patients get stronger at home?

NCT ID NCT04797481

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Sheffield Hallam University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a fully online exercise program is practical and acceptable for people with heart failure. Participants are randomly assigned to either a supervised online exercise group or a self-managed home exercise program for 8 weeks. The goal is to see if people stick with the program and find it helpful, before testing if it improves heart function and quality of life.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: online exercise program
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a scalable, home-based rehabilitation option for people with heart failure, improving their physical independence and reducing hospital visits.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to all heart failure patients. The online format may not suit everyone, and adherence could vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

heart failure systolic heart failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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HEART FAILURE

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Locations

Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield, Yorkshire, S10 2BP, United Kingdom

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