Resistance Training in HFpEF

Overview

About this study

The objective of this proposal is to determine the effect of resistance exercise training on locomotor muscle function, exercise capacity, exertional symptoms, and quality of life in HF patients with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF).

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

All patients will be managed by their primary care physician or cardiologist with additional review and oversight by Dr. Borlaug (Co-Investigator) prior to enrollment to ensure adequacy of inclusion and exclusion criteria and that participation in exercise testing and resistance exercise training is safe.

Inclusion Criteria

  • Clinical diagnosis of HFpEF.
  • Patients 18-80 yrs old with a history stable (no medication changes in past 6 weeks (w/duration of diagnosis >6 months).
  • New York Heart Association class I-III.
  • Ejection fraction ≥40%.
  • Current non-smokers with <15 pack year history.
  • Non-pregnant women, and individuals who are able to exercise (i.e. without orthopedic limitations or neuromuscular disorders).

Exclusion Criteria

  • Patient refusal to participate.
  • Significant orthopedic or neuromuscular limitations
  • Significant cognitive impairment
  • Hemoglobin < 7.0 g/d.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Thomas Olson, Ph.D., M.S.

Closed for enrollment

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