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Combined Effect of Aerobic and Resistance Exercise in Non Ischemic Dilated Cardiomyopathy Patients
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Summary
This study explores the effects of combined aerobic and resistance exercise in patients with non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy (NIDCM). In a six-week randomized clinical trial with 66 participants, both exercise groups-combined and aerobic-only-showed significant improvements in exercise capacity, functional independence, dyspnea, and blood pressure. However, no significant difference was found between the two groups. The study concludes that both exercise approaches are effective, but longer studies are needed to determine if combined training offers added benefits.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
40 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
66
Start Date
2025-07-28
Completion Date
2025-10-10
Last Updated
2025-07-14
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Combined Aerobic and Resistance Exercise
Participants received supervised exercise training 3 times per week for 6 weeks. Each session included a 10-minute warm-up (walking at 1.5 km/h), a 30-minute aerobic phase at 60-85% heart rate reserve (calculated using the Karvonen formula), and a 10-minute cool-down (walking at 1 km/h). In addition, participants performed resistance training for upper and lower extremities using TheraBands, with 8-10 sets targeting major muscle groups.
Aerobic Exercise Only
Participants followed the same aerobic training protocol as the experimental group-3 sessions per week for 6 weeks, with 10-minute warm-up, 30-minute aerobic exercise (60-85% HRR), and 10-minute cool-down. No resistance training was provided.
Locations (1)
Arjumand
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan