RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05085860

Acute Responses to Exercise in Females and Males With Symptomatic Atrial Fibrillation

Feasibility of Examining Acute Responses to Exercise in Symptomatic Females and Males With Atrial Fibrillation: a Pilot Randomized Crossover Study


Sponsor

Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation

Enrollment

36 participants

Start Date

Feb 8, 2022

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The main purpose of this pilot project is to measure the feasibility of conducting a randomized crossover study examining short-term changes in atrial fibrillation (AF) symptoms in symptomatic females and males with paroxysmal or persistent AF when they engage in a standard week of exercise (i.e. moderate-intensity continuous training \[MICT\] or high-intensity interval training \[HIIT\]) compared to a control week (i.e. no moderate to vigorous exercise over 7 days).


Eligibility

Min Age: 40 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is looking at how exercise affects people who have atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) and experience symptoms from it. Researchers want to understand whether men and women with AFib respond differently to exercise, which could help design better treatment programs. **You may be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation (AFib that comes and goes, or is constant) - Your heart rate is controlled at rest (below 110 beats per minute) - You have experienced symptoms from your AFib in the past 4 weeks - You are 40 years of age or older - If you are female, you are post-menopausal - You can read and understand English or French **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You currently do regular structured exercise training - You have unstable angina (chest pain), uncontrolled diabetes, or severe heart valve problems - You have an implanted heart device such as a pacemaker or defibrillator - You do not have access to the internet or a compatible smartphone or tablet Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALModerate-intensity continuous training (MICT)

Participants will engage in exercise and record AF symptoms prospectively over 7 days

BEHAVIORALHigh-intensity interval training (HIIT)

Participants will engage in exercise and record AF symptoms prospectively over 7 days


Locations(1)

University of Ottawa Heart Institute

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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