A Study of Barriers to Engaging in Healthy Activity and Exercise in Patients who have Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to identify barriers to engaging in physical activity for patients who have heart failure with a preserved ejection fraction, for the design of exercise training programs that these patients are more likely to follow, to improve clinical outcomes and quality of life.

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.

Inclusion Criteria

  • Male or female 
  • Age ≥ 18 years
  • Diagnosis of Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) defined by clinical heart failure, normal EF (≥ 50%)

Exclusion Criteria 

  • < 18 years
  • No clinical diagnosis of HFpEF

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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CLS-20299361

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