RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06785168

Effects of Resistance Training on Sarcopenia in Older Patients With Chronic Heart Failure

Effects of Resistance Training on Sarcopenia in Older Patients With Chronic Heart Failure: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Sponsor

Kieu Nguyen Dang Phuong

Enrollment

146 participants

Start Date

Dec 24, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Chronic Heart Failure Sarcopenia in Elderly

Summary

The goal of study is to evaluate the effects of an eight-week machine-based resistance training program on managing sarcopenia in older outpatients with chronic heart failure (HF) at Military Hospital 175.

Eligibility

Min Age: 60 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing resistance training (strength exercises) to help older adults with both heart failure and sarcopenia — a condition where muscles become very weak and small with age. Researchers want to see if a structured exercise program can improve muscle strength and overall function. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 60 years or older - You have been diagnosed with heart failure - You have been diagnosed with sarcopenia (low muscle mass and/or weak grip strength or slow walking speed) - You are willing and able to follow the exercise program **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are not able to safely participate in resistance exercises - You have severe heart failure that prevents physical activity - You have other conditions that would interfere with exercise training Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERMachine-based Resistance Training

The participants will receive HF treatment as prescribed by cardiologists. If participants have any additional medical conditions, their existing medications or treatments should continue. They are also asked to maintain their usual physical activity, exercise routines, and dietary habits, without making changes outside of the study intervention. At the beginning, patients participating in resistance training should complete a pretest of one-repetition maximum (1-RM) to assess muscle strength, which will be used by a professional physical therapist to develop an individualized prescription. The specific movements are as follows: (1) leg press and (2) calf raise by Proxomed Compass 540 (Germany); (3) leg curl, (4) chest press, (5) push up, (6) seated row by HUR machine (US). During the 8 weeks, subjects will train 3 non-consecutive days/week with intensity 30%1-RM to 60% 1-RM, 3 sets/one excercise with 8-12 repetitions.