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Staying active may protect older hearts after a heart attack

NCT ID NCT07203924

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Balikesir University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at 207 older adults (65+) who came to the emergency room with a heart condition called acute coronary syndrome. Researchers measured their usual physical activity levels using a questionnaire and tracked their heart health over time. They found that people who were more active had fewer serious heart problems and were less likely to die. The results suggest that staying active may help protect older hearts, but this was an observational study, so it doesn't prove that activity alone caused the better outcomes.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to
If confirmed, this could encourage doctors to promote physical activity as a way to improve heart prognosis in older patients.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Other factors like overall health may explain the link.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

207 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2024

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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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 study population consisted of 207 geriatric patients aged 65 years and older who were admitted to the emergency department with a diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome (ACS)

Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.

Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 65 years * Admission to the emergency department with a diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) * Ability to complete the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) Exclusion Criteria: * Age \< 65 years * Patients without ACS diagnosis * Patients unable to complete the IPAQ-SF questionnaire (e.g., due to severe cognitive impairment or communication problems)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute coronary syndrome Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Acute coronary syndromes Geriatric patients Physical activity levels

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Balıkesir University Faculty of Sport Sciences / Department of Coaching Education

    Balıkesir, Balıkesir, 10145, Turkey (Türkiye)

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