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Exercise Training in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation (OPPORTUNITY Study)
Sponsor: Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation
Summary
Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm disorder. The management of atrial fibrillation is of great importance. Despite the presence of exercise intolerance, weight gain, and an associated decline in overall health and well-being in patients living with atrial fibrillation, recommended standard care does not currently include the prescription of exercise to address these significant health issues. Exercise training is a recognized form of treatment of persons with heart disease. An exercise program such as high-intensity interval training when compared to moderate-intensity continuous exercise training may provide a stronger training stimulus for exercise and clinical outcomes; may be more efficient and motivating; and, may help to improve adherence to exercise training in persistent or permanent atrial fibrillation patients. This has been shown in patients with coronary artery disease and heart failure. The primary objectives of this prospective study are to examine the impact of high-intensity interval training compared to moderate-intensity continuous exercise training in adults with persistent or permanent atrial fibrillation on exercise capacity and quality of life.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
40 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
94
Start Date
2015-11
Completion Date
2030-10
Last Updated
2022-04-26
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
moderate-intensity continuous exercise training
Participants will complete supervised exercise sessions. Moderate-intensity continuous exercise training will follow cardiovascular rehabilitation guidelines. Participants will attend on-site moderate-intensity continuous exercise training two times weekly for 12 weeks.
high-intensity interval training
Participants will complete supervised exercise sessions. Participants will attend on-site high-intensity interval training two times weekly for 12 weeks.
Locations (1)
University of Ottawa Heart Insititue
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada