Strength before cardio: new exercise strategy tested for heart patients
NCT ID NCT07324772
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new exercise approach for people aged 60 and older who have both atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) and a type of heart failure called HFpEF. Instead of starting with aerobic exercise like walking, participants will first do 2 months of progressive resistance training (strength exercises) before adding aerobic training. The goal is to see if this sequence improves how far they can walk in 6 minutes, their muscle strength, and their quality of life. The study plans to enroll 30 participants and is not yet recruiting.
What this could mean
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Active substance
progressive resistance training followed by aerobic exercise
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a more tolerable exercise program that improves daily function and quality of life for older adults with both atrial fibrillation and heart failure.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercise program may be too challenging for some, and there is no guarantee it will improve symptoms.
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Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States