RecruitingACTRN12620000363987

Effect of a 8 and 12-week exercise program on aerobic capacity after percutaneous revascularization in subjects with Acute Coronary Syndromes

Sponsor

Juan Carlos Sánchez Delgado

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Mar 15, 2019

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Acute Coronary Syndromes

Summary

To evaluate the effect of 8 and 12 weeks of physical exercise on aerobic capacity in subjects undergoing percutaneous revascularization due to coronary syndrome, by measuring their functional capacity (CF). the sample will be subjects over 18 years old, residents in Bucaramanga and its metropolitan area. This paper presents the opportunity to identify the scope of physical exercise protocols on functional capacity and allows us to recognize the effects of physical exercise in a detailed and objective manner, which supports the need to continue or adjust the programs used in the institutions providing the service.

Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 18 Yearss

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

After a heart attack treated with a procedure to open blocked heart arteries (percutaneous revascularisation), cardiac rehabilitation — including structured exercise — is a critical part of recovery. This study compares whether 8 weeks of exercise is just as effective as 12 weeks in improving aerobic fitness (functional capacity) in people who have undergone this heart procedure for the first time. Participants are enrolled in a supervised Phase II cardiac rehabilitation program and their aerobic fitness is measured at the start and after 8 and 12 weeks. Findings will help inform the optimal duration for cardiac rehabilitation exercise programs and whether the current standard length can be adjusted without losing benefit. You may be eligible if you are over 18, live in the Bucaramanga metropolitan area, and have been referred to a cardiac rehabilitation program following your first percutaneous revascularisation procedure for coronary artery disease. People who have already received or are currently receiving Phase II cardiac rehabilitation, or who have conditions preventing safe exercise testing, are not eligible.

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Interventions

Arm 2 Context of intervention: outpatient rehabilitation clinic 12 weeks group: 12 consecutive weeks of physical training, with a frequency of 3 days per week, 60 minutes per session, consisting on

Arm 2 Context of intervention: outpatient rehabilitation clinic 12 weeks group: 12 consecutive weeks of physical training, with a frequency of 3 days per week, 60 minutes per session, consisting on: 5 minutes of warm-up, 40 minutes of work in treadmill and cycloergometer, and a 5-minute cool down. An intensity between 50% and 70% of the reserve heart rate or 3-6 in the modified Borg scale. In addition, two sessions per week of resistance training in upper extremities with moderate intensity (3-5 modified Borg) for 10 minutes using elastic bands. The intervention will be delivered by a specialized physiotherapist in cardiopulmonary, and it will be provided individually. In order to monitor adherence to to the intervention a session attendance checklist will be used