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Exercise Program for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (EXCITE-HCM Trial)
EXCITE-HCM Trial Summary
This trial will compare the effects of moderate exercise vs. usual activity on improving symptoms and cardiac function in people with HCM. 70 participants will be monitored over 24 weeks.
EXCITE-HCM Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowEXCITE-HCM Trial Timeline
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.EXCITE-HCM Trial Design
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- I am being evaluated for heart surgery due to a blockage, less than 3 months ago.I have had surgery or ablation for thick heart muscle.You are not able to participate in physical activity because of health reasons or other limitations.I have had severe heart failure or chest pain in the last 3 months.I am 18-80 years old with a diagnosis of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.You had a defibrillator placed in the last 3 months.You have a history of passing out during exercise or having irregular heartbeats.Your heart's pumping ability is less than 50% according to an echocardiogram.Your heart's left ventricle doesn't have enough force to pump blood out properly when measured at rest and with provocation.You are expected to live for less than a year.You have experienced a significant drop in blood pressure during exercise testing.You have access to exercise equipment either at home or at a gym.Your heart is pumping blood normally.
- Group 1: Moderate Intensity Exercise arm
- Group 2: Usual physical activity arm
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the age range of participants in this trial limited to those under 20 years old?
"Patients who are of legal consent and below the age of 80 can take part in this study."
Who meets the criteria to become a participant in this research endeavor?
"For this trial, we are looking for 70 participants who suffer from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and fall within the ages of 18 to 80. These potential patients must also have access to exercise equipment at home or a fitness centre, as well as be able to adhere the 24 week training program."
Are they presently taking on new participants for this experiment?
"Affirmative, clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this medical trial is actively enrolling people. This research project was initially shared on February 17th 2023 and its details were recently refreshed on April 5th 2023. Seventy volunteers are required to participate at a single site."
What is the sample size for this medical research project?
"Affirmative. Per the details on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical study is actively enrolling participants and was most recently updated on April 5th, 2023. Seventy patients need to be recruited from one site for participation in this trial."
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