Heart patients enjoy orienteering as much as walking in rehab study
NCT ID NCT06941597
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether orienteering (a navigation-based walk) is as good as regular walking for heart rehab. 40 people with stable heart disease took part. Researchers measured heart rate and enjoyment during both activities. The goal was to see if orienteering could be a fun and effective alternative to standard walking sessions.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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40 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2025
- Finished
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Oct 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The participants are patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation in the SSR cardiology department of the Ildys Foundation on the Ty Yann site.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with stabilised heart disease, coronary artery disease, heart failure, post-operative stay after cardiac surgery, congenital heart disease, patients at high cardiovascular risk and obliterative arteritis of the lower limbs; * Who have been informed and do not object to the study; * Over 18 years of age; * Participating in a cardiac rehabilitation programme; * With a walking distance of less than 3,600 metres; * Able to understand and comply with the requirements of the protocol. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant or breast-feeding women * Persons under guardianship or trusteeship
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Fondation ILDYS, Site de Ty Yann
Brest, France
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