Aerobic Interval Training in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Status

Completed

Conditions

Atrial Fibrillation

Treatments

Behavioral: Interval training

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT01325675

2010/3345-1(REK)

Details and patient eligibility

About

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of aerobic interval training in patients with paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation, especially to see if the burden of atrial fibrillation and symptoms are reduced.

Full description

Long term endurance sport practice is associated with a higher incidence of atrial fibrillation. Moderate/light physical activity seems to be associated with a lower incidence. The underlying mechanisms are uncertain. In order to examine the effect of training in this population, the investigators will perform a randomised controlled study with aerobic interval training in patients with paroxysmal/persistent atrial fibrillation.

Enrollment

51 patients

Sex

All

Ages

18 to 90 years old

Volunteers

No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Patients with paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation, that are able to perform aerobic interval training.

Exclusion criteria

Performing high intensity training (pulse >90% of max) for more than 2 times a week.
Moderate intensity training more than 30 min, more than 3 times a week
Previous open heart surgery
EF <40%
Significant aorta stenosis
Mitral insufficiency, >gr. 2
Pacemaker
Earlier coronary intervention and not complete revascularization