Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Exercise on Heart Function in Healthy Elderly People
Lead Sponsor:
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Conditions:
Diastolic Dysfunction
Eligibility:
All Genders
70+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of aerobic interval training on left- and right ventricular diastolic- and systolic function on healthy, sedate people over 70 years. The old sedat...
Detailed Description
Aging is associated with a reduced diastolic and systolic function of the heart. Earlier studies have shown that physical exercise can improve both systolic and diastolic function. However the impact ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- over 70 years, healthy
- not exercising more than twice per week
Exclusion
- chronic illness
- chronic use of any medication
- regular smoking
- metabolic or cardiovascular diseases
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
45 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00804518
Start Date
November 1 2008
End Date
August 1 2009
Last Update
July 18 2016
Active Locations (1)
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Ntnu/Dmf/Isb
Trondheim, Sør-Trøndelag, Norway, 7489