Clinical Trial

Exercise Training in Patients With Persistent or Permanent Atrial Fibrillation

Study acronym: Exercise-AF
Recruiting
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Summary
The main purpose of this project is to evaluate the effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) compared to moderate-intensity continuous exercise training (MICE) and standard care on exercise capacity and quality of life in patients with persistent or permanent atrial fibrillation. Positive findings are vitally important for these patients, given the condition's substantial morbidity, mortality and high economic costs.
Protocol Amendment History 15 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 15 times since 2018-01-10; most recent amendment 2026-03-09.
Status change: Active, Not Recruiting → Recruiting 2020-10-29
Status change: Recruiting → Active, Not Recruiting 2020-04-02
Status change: Not Yet Recruiting → Recruiting 2018-11-01
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT03397602
Lead Sponsor Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation
Conditions Atrial Fibrillation
Enrollment 132 participants
Start Date 2019-01-23
Primary Completion 2027-12-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2037-12-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-03-11