Arm vs. leg workouts: which reveals more about heart health?
NCT ID NCT07148518
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at how people with coronary artery disease (CAD) respond to arm versus leg exercise. Researchers will measure blood vessel stiffness, muscle oxygen levels, and energy use during both types of exercise. The goal is to better understand exercise limitations in CAD patients, not to provide a treatment. About 30 adults with stable CAD will participate.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Finished
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Aug 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
30 patients diagnosed with coronary artery disease will be recruited.
- Ages
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18 to 85 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18-85 with coronary artery disease diagnosed by conventional or CT angiography * Clinically stable * Willing to participate Exclusion Criteria: * Heart failure diagnosis * Moderate/severe valvular heart disease * Orthopedic, neurological, or pulmonary conditions limiting exercise testing/capacity * Contraindications per ACSM guidelines * Prior coronary artery bypass graft surgery
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Gazi University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Unit, Ankara, Çankaya 06490
Ankara, Çankaya, 06490, Turkey (Türkiye)
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