scholarly journals Increasing exercise capacity and quality of life of patients with heart failure through Wii gaming: the rationale, design and methodology of the HF‐Wii study; a multicentre randomized controlled trial

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (7) ◽  
pp. 743-748 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tiny Jaarsma ◽  
Leonie Klompstra ◽  
Tuvia Ben Gal ◽  
Josiane Boyne ◽  
Ercole Vellone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Exercise Capacity ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Patients With Heart Failure

scholarly journals Effect of Yangyin Shuxin Decoction on Exercise Capacity in Patients with Heart Failure with Normal Ejection Fraction: Rationale and Design of a Randomized Controlled Trial

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhiqiang Zhao ◽  
Xianliang Wang ◽  
Shuai Wang ◽  
Ruijuan Zhou ◽  
Quan Su ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Exercise Capacity ◽  
Standard Treatment ◽  
Peak Velocity ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Normal Ejection Fraction ◽  
Randomized Controlled

Abstract Background The incidence of heart failure with normal ejection fraction (HFNEF) is increasing yearly, accounting for approximately half of all heart failure cases. Even after standardized treatment, the patient's prognosis is not good. Therefore, it is necessary to explore new treatment methods for HFNEF. Yangyin Shuxin Decoction, a traditional Chinese medicine prescription from our clinical experience in the treatment of HFNEF, has a potential cardioprotective effect. Preliminary clinical trials have shown that this prescription can improve the quality of life of HFNEF. This prompted us to use more objective indicators to further evaluate whether Yangyin Shuxin Decoction can improve the exercise capacity in HENEF patients. Methods This is a single-center parallel randomized controlled trial. The 64 patients who met the inclusion criteria were from the Cardiovascular Clinic. They will be randomly assigned to the treatment group (Yangying Shuxin Decoction combined with standard treatment) or the control group (standard treatment) according to the ratio of 1:1. The course of treatment will be 2 weeks. Both groups were interviewed at the following time points: of at enrollment (V1), and week 2 (V2), week 4 (V3), week 8 (V4), and week 12 (V5) after enrollment. The primary indicator is the peak oxygen consumption(Peak VO2) of the cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET). Secondary indicators include CPET indicators such as anaerobic threshold oxygen consumption, carbon dioxide ventilation equivalent slope, echocardiographic indicators such as the ratio of mitral peak velocity of early filling to early diastolic mitral annular velocity(E/e′), left atrial volume index (LAVI), left ventricular mass index (LVMI), the peak velocity of tricuspid regurgitation (TR), B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP), New York Heart Association (NYHA) cardiac function grading, and so on. These indicators will be used to evaluate the effect of Yangyin Shuxin Decoction on exercise capacity in patients with HFNEF. Discussion At present, it is unclear whether the exercise capacity can be maintained after long-term use of Yangyin Shuxin Decoction. In this study, we will evaluate whether Yangyin Shuxin Decoction can improve the exercise capacity and quality of life of patients with HFNEF. This will provide an objective basis for the therapeutic effect of traditional Chinese medicine on HFNEF.

The effects of Baduanjin exercise on fatigue and quality of life in patients with heart failure: A randomized controlled trial

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 456-466 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dai-Mei Chen ◽  
Wen-Chung Yu ◽  
Huei-Fong Hung ◽  
Jen-Chen Tsai ◽  
Hsiao-Ying Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Exercise Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Patients With Heart Failure ◽  
Over Time

Aims: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of Baduanjin exercise on fatigue and quality of life in patients with heart failure. Methods: The study was a randomized controlled trial. Participants diagnosed with heart failure were recruited from two large medical centers in northern Taiwan. Participants were randomly assigned to the intervention ( n=39) or control ( n=41) groups. Patients in the intervention group underwent a 12-week Baduanjin exercise program, which included Baduanjin exercise three times per week for 12 weeks at home, a 35-minute Baduanjin exercise demonstration video, a picture-based educational brochure, and a performance record form. The control group received usual care and received no intervention. Fatigue and quality of life were assessed using a structural questionnaire at baseline, four weeks, eight weeks, and 12 weeks after the intervention. Results: Participants in the Baduanjin exercise group showed significant improvement in fatigue ( F=5.08, p=0.009) and quality of life ( F=9.11, p=0.001) over time from baseline to week 12 after the intervention. Those in the control group showed significantly worse fatigue ( F=3.46, p=0.033) over time from baseline to week 12 and no significant changes in quality of life ( F=0.70, p=0.518). Compared to the control group, the exercise group demonstrated significantly greater improvement in fatigue and quality of life at four weeks, eight weeks, and 12 weeks. Conclusions: This simple traditional exercise is recommended for Taiwanese patients with heart failure in order to improve their fatigue and quality of life.

Effects of Buddhist walking meditation on exercise capacity and quality of life of patients with chronic heart failure: A randomized controlled trial

Heart & Lung ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 50 (3) ◽  
pp. 363-368
Author(s):  
Sumana Srisoongnern ◽  
Kingkaew Pajareya ◽  
Rungladda Sriboon ◽  
Thanitta Thanakiatpinyo ◽  
Srisakul Chirakarnjanakorn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Chronic Heart Failure ◽  
Exercise Capacity ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Walking Meditation

Effect of behavioral management on quality of life in mild heart failure: a randomized controlled trial

2005 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martha Shively ◽  
Mary Kodiath ◽  
Tom L. Smith ◽  
Ann Kelly ◽  
Patricia Bone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Behavioral Management ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Mild Heart Failure
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