Heart attack survivors: could a simple exercise program save your life?
NCT ID NCT07465692
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows over 1,000 people who had a heart attack and received a stent. Researchers want to see if a supervised exercise program lasting at least 1.5 months can reduce the risk of future heart problems, stroke, or death. The goal is to find out whether regular, moderate physical activity after a heart attack truly helps people live longer and healthier.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- structured exercise training program
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that a simple, supervised exercise program after a heart attack reduces the risk of another heart attack or stroke and improves long-term survival.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational registry, not a controlled trial, so results may not prove cause and effect. The exercise program is short (1.5 months) and may not be enough to change long-term outcomes for everyone.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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1,046 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2013
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 75 years
- 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: * Acute myocardial infarction, coronary artery stenting Exclusion Criteria: * Age (younger 18 years, older 75 years)
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