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Neuromuscular Versus Resistance Training on Functional Capacity in Patients With Heart Failure.
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Summary
This randomized controlled trial will compare the effects of neuromuscular training and resistance training on functional capacity, cardiorespiratory fitness, and lower limb performance in patients with chronic heart failure. A total of 40 participants will be randomly assigned into two groups in a single-blinded design. Both groups will undergo a 10-week supervised exercise program. Outcomes will be assessed using VO₂ peak, 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT), Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), and quality of life measures. The study aims to determine the more effective rehabilitation approach for improving clinical outcomes in heart failure patients.
Official title: Comparative Effects Between Neuromuscular Versus Resistance Training on Functional Capacity, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, and Lower Limb Performance in Patients With Heart Failure.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
40 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2026-04
Completion Date
2026-07-29
Last Updated
2026-04-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Resistance Training
A supervised resistance training program targeting major muscle groups using resistance bands, machines, and bodyweight exercises. Training intensity will be set at 50-70% of one-repetition maximum and progressed based on patient tolerance. Each session will include warm-up, 20 minutes of resistance exercises, 20 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise, and cool-down. Sessions will be conducted twice weekly for 10 weeks.
Neuromuscular Training
A supervised neuromuscular training program focusing on balance, coordination, proprioception, and postural control. Exercises will include dynamic balance tasks, limb coordination, and training on unstable surfaces. Each session will include warm-up, 20 minutes of neuromuscular exercises, 20 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise, and cool-down. Sessions will be conducted twice weekly for 10 weeks.
Locations (1)
community based Cardiac Rehab Unit, Cardiac Centers, and Tertiary Care Hospitals
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan