Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 85

New cardiac rehabilitation treatment for ischemic heart disease

Official title: A New Cardiac Rehabilitation Treatment in the Application of Ischemic Heart Disease: a Prospective, Randomized Controlled Clinical Study

Run by Shanghai 10th People's Hospital · NCT06681506 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new heart rehab program that combines breathing exercises, exercise therapy, and shock wave treatment to see if it helps people with ischemic heart disease more than the usual rehab methods.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 85 Years
SexAll
Enrollment100 (estimated)
SponsorShanghai 10th People's Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 1, 2024
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2028
Study endsDecember 31, 2031
Registry record updatedNovember 8, 2024
Trial IDNCT06681506 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 85 diagnosed with ischemic heart disease who require cardiac rehabilitation.

Probably not a fit

Patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome, uncontrolled pulmonary infections, or severe arrhythmias may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effectiveness of a novel cardiac rehabilitation therapy that includes early respiratory rehabilitation, exercise therapy, and extracorporeal shock wave treatment for patients with ischemic heart disease. It compares this new approach to traditional cardiac rehabilitation methods, focusing on patient compliance and outcomes. Participants will receive either the new therapy combined with standard drug treatment or traditional rehabilitation methods over a treatment period of 1 to 3 months, followed by a 6-month evaluation of their heart health.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve recovery and quality of life for patients with ischemic heart disease.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise with similar rehabilitation approaches, but this specific combination of therapies is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Aged between 18 and 85 years old
* Female subjects no pregnancy
* The main admission diagnosis of ischemic heart disease (coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction, ischemic heart failure, etc.)
* The need for cardiac rehabilitation treatment

Exclusion Criteria:

* acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS);
* acute episode of COPD;
* uncontrolled pulmonary infection;
* acute heart failure; acute pulmonary embolism;
* acute myocarditis/pericarditis;
* severe arrhythmia (degree II or III atrioventricular block, atrial flutter, or atrial fibrillation);
* sternotomy, rib fracture, thoracic deformity, or other neurological diseases that may affect respiratory muscles

Where it's running

  • Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital
    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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