Understanding how cardiac rehabilitation affects metabolism after a heart attack
Autonomic and Metabolic Response to Cardiac Rehabilitation After Acute Myocardial Infarction
This study looks at how cardiac rehabilitation after a heart attack affects metabolism in patients to see if it helps them recover better.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 25 (estimated) |
| Ages | 25 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | Male |
| Sponsor | Istituto Auxologico Italiano Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Milan) |
| Trial ID | NCT06298513 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the impact of cardiac rehabilitation on the metabolic responses of patients who have recently experienced their first acute myocardial infarction. By analyzing metabolic changes and their relationship with traditional risk factors, such as glyco-lipidic profiles and natriuretic peptides, the study seeks to deepen the understanding of how rehabilitation influences recovery. The approach involves metabolomic analysis to assess the qualitative and quantitative changes in metabolism due to rehabilitation efforts. The findings could provide insights into optimizing rehabilitation strategies for better patient outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals who have recently experienced their first acute myocardial infarction.
Not a fit: Patients with severe diabetes may not benefit from this study due to their exclusion from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance cardiac rehabilitation programs by tailoring them to improve metabolic health in heart attack survivors.
How similar studies have performed: While the effects of cardiac rehabilitation are well-documented, the specific focus on metabolic changes through metabolomics is a novel approach that has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * recent first acute myocardial infarction Exclusion Criteria: * severe diabetes
Where this trial is running
Milan
- Istituto Auxologico Italiano — Milan, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Gianfranco Parati, MD
- Email: gianfranco.parati@unimib.it
- Phone: 039 0261911
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.