Using heat therapy to help older women with heart failure feel better and move more easily
Heat therapy to improve functional performance in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
This study is looking at how wearing special warm water trousers can help older women with heart failure feel better and exercise more easily, making their daily lives a little brighter.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Purdue University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (West Lafayette, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10872722 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effects of home-based leg heat therapy on exercise tolerance and quality of life in older women suffering from heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). Participants will wear specially designed trousers that circulate warm water to heat their legs, aiming to improve their physical capacity and overall well-being. The study focuses on a demographic that is often underrepresented in clinical trials, specifically targeting older women who experience significant challenges due to HFpEF. By assessing the benefits of this innovative therapy, the research seeks to provide a new, accessible treatment option for patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older women diagnosed with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction who experience exercise intolerance.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have heart failure or those with other forms of heart failure may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved physical performance and quality of life for older women with heart failure.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results with heat therapy in improving mobility and quality of life in elderly populations, suggesting potential success for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
West Lafayette, United States
- Purdue University — West Lafayette, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hirai, Daniel M. — Purdue University
- Study coordinator: Hirai, Daniel M.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.