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Poles apart? nordic walking may outpace standard rehab for heart failure

NCT ID NCT02061319

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a 12-week Nordic walking program—walking with poles—improves exercise capacity and quality of life in people with heart failure better than standard cardiac rehabilitation. Participants attend twice-weekly sessions, and researchers measure walking distance, heart function, fitness, and well-being. The goal is to see if this simple, accessible exercise offers extra benefits for daily living.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Nordic walking (a form of walking with poles, as a behavioral exercise intervention)
What this could lead to
If Nordic walking proves superior, it could become a recommended exercise option to improve daily function and quality of life for people with heart failure.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, so results may not apply broadly. Nordic walking may not outperform standard rehab, and any exercise carries some risk for heart failure patients.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

77 people

The number who actually took part.

Start date

Mar 2014

Finished

Aug 2017

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient has a confirmed diagnosis of HF based on a HF admission and/or a clear diagnosis of HF and/or reduced ejection fraction (≤45% measured by echocardiography within the last six months); * Patient is referred to cardiac rehabilitation program; * Patient is willing to attend an onsite cardiac rehabilitation program twice weekly for 12 weeks; * In the opinion of the referring physician, the patient is medically stable, and able to participate in an exercise program * Patient is able, in the opinion of the qualified investigator, to comprehend and participate in the exercise intervention; * Patient is 18 years of age or older; * Patient is willing to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient is unable to read and understand English or French * Patient intends to begin cardiac rehabilitation within the next 6 weeks * Patient is unwilling or unable to return for follow-up visits at 12 and 26 weeks; * Patient is currently using Nordic Walking poles.

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Conditions

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heart failure

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Heart failure

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Ottawa Heart Institute

    Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 4W7, Canada

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