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Simple elastic band workouts may boost strength in heart failure patients

NCT ID NCT06161402

Symptom relief Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether a 14-week elastic band exercise program can improve muscle mass, strength, and physical function in heart failure patients aged 50 and older who also have sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss). Researchers will measure changes in muscle, symptoms, and quality of life. The goal is to see if this simple, home-friendly exercise approach can help manage a common complication of heart failure.

What this could mean

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Active substance
elastic band-based progressive resistance training (EB-PRT)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost exercise program to help heart failure patients regain muscle strength and improve daily function.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 62 participants, so results may not apply to all heart failure patients. The exercise program requires consistent participation, and benefits may be modest.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 62 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Dec 2023

Expected to finish

Jun 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

50 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. age ≥ 50; 2. has a confirmed clinical diagnosis of HF in the electronic health record for at least 6 months to ensure adequate disease exposure; 3. meeting the Asian Working Group of Sarcopenia's criteria2 \[grip strength measured by dynamometer (Male: \<28kg; Female: \<18kg); low physical function (defined by Short Physical Performance Battery score ≤9) and reduced muscle mass by bioimpedance analysis (Inbody Technology 270; Male: appendicular skeletal muscular index (ASMI) \<7.0kg/m2, Female: \<5.7kg/m2)\]; 4. has stable HF and do not have any acute respiratory and musculo-skeletal condition which contradict them from practising exercise; 5. no regular resistance training for the previous 6 months. Exclusion Criteria: \-

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Conditions

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heart failure Sarcopenia

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Heart failure

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The University of Hong Kong

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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