Cardiac Rehabilitation in Cardiomyopathies

This quantitative study aimed to evaluate the respiratory muscle strength, pulmonary function, cardiovascular function, and impact on quality of life in patients after cardiac rehabilitation associated with the diaphragmatic muscle training.

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Key information

Conditions

Cardiomyopathies Cardiovascular Diseases Dyspnea Heart Diseases Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Respiration Disorders Respiratory Tract Diseases Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms, Respiratory

Age range

18 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Fortaleza University - Nucleus of Integrated Medical Attention

Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Clinical diagnosis of Cardiomyopathies in functional class III or IV (New York Heart Association)
Aged over 18 years
Body mass index below 30 kg/m2

Exclusion criteria

Confused and depressed patients
Cardiac instability and worsening dyspnea after initiation of treatment

Treatment and study plan

Cardiac Rehabilitation with diaphragmatic muscle training

Other

Stretching and aerobic exercises and respiratory muscle training with a Threshold ® device, with load of 40% of the maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP), two times a week during one hour.

Primary outcomes

The effectiveness of a cardiac rehabilitation in patients with cardiomyopathy, evaluating the respiratory muscle strength, pulmonary function, cardiovascular function, and impact on quality of life.

Time frame: 8 weeks / Twice a week

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Fortaleza University

Other

Collaborators

Edson Queiroz Foundation

Registry information

Official study title

The Effectiveness of a Cardiac Rehabilitation in Patients With Cardiomyopathy

Important dates

Study start: 2008
Primary completion: 2009
Study completion: 2009
First posted: Aug 26, 2009
Registry last updated: Oct 6, 2009

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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