Exploring physical activity after a heart attack
The Physical Activity Post Myocardial Infarction SWEDEHEART Prospective Cohort Study (ACTIVITY-SWEDEHEART)
Sahlgrenska University Hospital · NCT05339477
This study is trying to see how different levels of physical activity after a heart attack affect recovery and health in about 4,000 patients.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 4000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 79 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Sahlgrenska University Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 35 sites (Alingsås and 34 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05339477 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to investigate the relationship between different intensities of physical activity, as measured by accelerometers, and clinical outcomes in patients who have experienced a myocardial infarction. The study will enroll approximately 4000 patients over two years, who will wear accelerometers for a week during follow-up visits at two months and one year post-discharge. Researchers will analyze how varying levels of physical activity and sedentary behavior correlate with health outcomes after a heart attack.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18-79 who have been diagnosed with a type 1 myocardial infarction and are participating in cardiac rehabilitation.
Not a fit: Patients who are non-ambulatory or have mental conditions that hinder compliance with the study protocol may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into how physical activity influences recovery and long-term health after a heart attack.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results in understanding the impact of physical activity on recovery after myocardial infarction, making this approach both relevant and potentially impactful.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Signed informed consent * Diagnosis of a type 1 myocardial infarction registered in SWEDEHEART * Age 18-79 years at discharge from hospital * Attending the first visit in the cardiac rehabilitation (CR) registry SEPHIA (2 months after discharge) Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to understand Swedish * Non-ambulatory * Any mental condition that may interfere with the possibility for the patient to comply with the study protocol
Where this trial is running
Alingsås and 34 other locations
- Alingsås lasarett — Alingsås, Sweden (RECRUITING)
- NU-sjukvården Dalslands sjukhus — Bäckefors, Sweden (RECRUITING)
- Bollnäs sjukhus — Bollnäs, Sweden (RECRUITING)
- Höglandssjukhuset Eksjö — Eksjö, Sweden (RECRUITING)
- Lasarettet Enköping — Enköping, Sweden (RECRUITING)
- Gävle sjukhus — Gävle, Sweden (NOT_YET_RECRUITING)
- Sahlgrenska University Hospital Sahlgrenska — Gothenburg, Sweden (RECRUITING)
- Helsingborgs lasarett — Helsingborg, Sweden (RECRUITING)
- Jönköping Ryhov Hospital — Jönköping, Sweden (RECRUITING)
- Kalix sjukhus — Kalix, Sweden (RECRUITING)
- Länssjukhuset Kalmar — Kalmar, Sweden (RECRUITING)
- Centralsjukhuset Karlstad — Karlstad, Sweden (RECRUITING)
- Kullbergska sjukhuset — Katrineholm, Sweden (RECRUITING)
- Västmanlands sjukhus Köping — Köping, Sweden (RECRUITING)
- Universitetssjukhuset Linköping — Linköping, Sweden (RECRUITING)
- Sunderby sjukhus — Luleå, Sweden (RECRUITING)
- NU-sjukvården Lysekil — Lysekil, Sweden (RECRUITING)
- Skåne Universitetssjukhus Malmö — Malmö, Sweden (RECRUITING)
- Vrinnevisjukhuset — Norrköping, Sweden (WITHDRAWN)
- Oskarshamns sjukhus — Oskarshamn, Sweden (RECRUITING)
- Västmanlands sjukhus Sala — Sala, Sweden (RECRUITING)
- Sandvikens sjukhus — Sandviken, Sweden (RECRUITING)
- Capio Närsjukhus Simrishamn — Simrishamn, Sweden (RECRUITING)
- Skaraborgs sjukhus Skövde — Skövde, Sweden (RECRUITING)
- Söderhamns sjukhus — Söderhamn, Sweden (NOT_YET_RECRUITING)
- Capio St Göran — Stockholm, Sweden (RECRUITING)
- Karolinska University Hospital Solna and Huddinge — Stockholm, Sweden (RECRUITING)
- Södersjukhuset — Stockholm, Sweden (RECRUITING)
- NU-sjukvården Strömstad — Strömstad, Sweden (RECRUITING)
- Norrlands Universitetssjukhus Umeå — Umeå, Sweden (ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING)
- Akademiska sjukhuset — Uppsala, Sweden (RECRUITING)
- Hallands sjukhus Varberg — Varberg, Sweden (RECRUITING)
- Värnamo sjukhus — Värnamo, Sweden (RECRUITING)
- Västerviks sjukhus — Västervik, Sweden (RECRUITING)
- Visby Lasarett — Visby, Sweden (NOT_YET_RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Maria Bäck, PhD — Department of physiotherapy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital
- Study coordinator: Maria Bäck, PhD
- Email: maria.m.back@vgregion.se
- Phone: +46313421195
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Myocardial Infarction, physical activity, Accelerometer, Registry