Exercise Program for Hospitalized People With Advanced Heart Failure Awaiting a Transplant
Tests a supervised exercise program in hospitalized adults with advanced heart failure awaiting transplant.
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Registry title: Effects of Physical Training in Patients With Advanced Heart Failure
Key facts
- Where
- São Paulo, BrazilSee the site
Could this be for you?
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- Are you between 18 and 70 years old?
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Where in Brazil
- 235 Vergueiro StreetSão Paulo, BrazilNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- University of Nove de Julho
- Trial code
- NCT07501143
- Record updated
- 8 April 2026
- Original description
Heart failure is a condition where the heart cannot pump blood effectively. This can happen due to changes in the heart's structure or function, leading to symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue, and reduced ability to exercise. These symptoms often worsen the patient's quality of life and increase hospital visits.Read full original descriptionShow less
To Evaluate Whether a Rehabilitation Protocol Improves Functional Status and Exercise Tolerance in Hospitalized Patients Awaiting Heart Transplantation While Receiving Positive Inotropic Support. Functional Tests and Scales Will be Used for Assessment. Patients Will Follow an 8-week Rehabilitation Program With Aerobic and Resistance Exercises Distributed Throughout the Week. A New Evaluation Will be Conducted at the End of the Intervention. Keywords: Heart Failure; Heart Transplantation; Physical Exercise
Heart failure is a condition where the heart cannot pump blood effectively. This can happen due to changes in the heart's structure or function, leading to symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue, and reduced ability to exercise. These symptoms often worsen the patient's quality of life and increase hospital visits.
Exercise is known to help people with heart failure by improving blood flow to the muscles and increasing physical strength. Starting exercise early, even during hospitalization, may help prevent the negative effects of being inactive and improve recovery.
Some patients with advanced heart failure may need a heart transplant. While waiting for a transplant, these patients often receive intravenous medications to support heart function. However, they may become weaker and lose physical capacity during this time.
This study will test whether a supervised exercise program during hospitalization can help improve physical ability and exercise tolerance in patients with advanced heart failure who are on the heart transplant waiting list and receiving intravenous medication. The goal is to help these patients stay stronger and more stable while they wait for a transplant.
Inclusion: heart failure regardless ; using positive inotropic support regardless of the dose administered, medical prescription to undergo physical therapy.
Exclusion: Patients under 18 years of age, atrial and ventricular arrhythmias that cause hemodynamic repercussions, patients with physical and/or cognitive limitations non-invasive ventilatory support to carry out the exercise.