Heart failure patients may benefit from triple therapy: exercise, breathing, and brain games
NCT ID NCT07447037
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether combining aerobic exercise, breathing exercises, and cognitive training can improve physical function and thinking in men aged 50-65 with acute heart failure. Forty participants will undergo these combined therapies while in the hospital. The goal is to see if this approach helps them walk farther, breathe better, and think more clearly during recovery.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 40 people
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- Expected to start
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Mar 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Apr 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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50 to 65 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 50-65 years. * All patients are male. * Diagnosed with acute heart failure according to ESC guidelines. * Hemodynamically stable for at least 24 hours. * Able to follow simple verbal commands and participate in training. Exclusion Criteria: * Unstable angina or recent myocardial infarction (\< 4 weeks). * Severe uncontrolled arrhythmias or advanced atrioventricular block. * Severe pulmonary disease (e.g., advanced COPD, restrictive lung disease). * Neurological disorders causing cognitive or motor disability. * Orthopedic or musculoskeletal conditions preventing upper-limb activity. * Severe visual or auditory impairment limiting participation in cognitive training.
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Locations
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Cardiology department at El-Kasr El Einy University hospital
Giza, Egypt
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