Heart failure patients walk toward better health in new Step-Based trial

NCT ID NCT07204834

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Symptom relief Sponsor: Universidad de Granada Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a 9-month program that encourages people with heart failure to gradually increase their daily steps and walking speed can improve their physical function and symptoms. Two hundred participants will either receive standard care or the step-based program, which uses wearable devices and personalized goals. The main goal is to see if the program helps them walk farther in a 6-minute test and feel better day-to-day.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: physical activity program (step-based walking intervention with wearable device and online platform)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to improve daily function and quality of life for people with heart failure.
What could go wrong: This is a moderate-sized trial testing a behavioral intervention, not a drug. Results may vary by individual, and the program may not be effective for everyone or may be hard to sustain long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder heart failure Motor Activity systolic heart failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEART FAILURE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Sport and Health University Research Institute (iMUDS), University of Granada

Granada, 18016, Spain
Hospital Comarcal Santa Ana de Motril

Motril, Spain
Hospital Universitario Clínico San Cecilio

Granada, Spain
Hospital Universitario Virgen de las Nieves

Granada, Spain

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