Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of High-intensity Interval Nordic Walking in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease: A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial (HIIT-NoW)

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Coronary revascularization, such as heart bypass surgery (CABG) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI \[inserting a stent to open up blood vessels\]) improve survival for people with coronary artery disease. Yet, many patients suffer from poor physical and mental health after coronary revascularization. Traditional cardiac rehabilitation involving moderate-to-vigorous intensity continuous training (MICT) improves physical and mental health. However, alternative exercise programs, such as high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and Nordic walking may provide superior benefits. Nordic walking is like Nordic skiing but uses specifically designed poles for walking. Nordic walking involved core, upper and lower body muscles, resulting in greater energy expenditure while reducing loading stress at the knee. To date, HIIT used in cardiac rehabilitation settings has focused on lower body (e.g., leg cycling). The investigators are not aware of HIIT protocols that target both upper and lower body at the same time. An exercise program that combines HIIT and Nordic walking (HIIT-NoW) may offer an alternative time-efficient whole-body exercise to improve physical and mental health. This study will test if HIIT-NoW can be an alternative exercise option to improve physical and mental health in patients with coronary artery disease.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 40
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:

• patients with coronary artery disease treated with PCI or CABG;

• willing to come onsite for exercise sessions;

• able to perform a cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET); and,

• at least 40 years of age.

Locations
Other Locations
Canada
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
RECRUITING
Ottawa
Contact Information
Primary
Jennifer L Reed, PhD
JReed@ottawaheart.ca
613-696-7392
Backup
Matheus Mistura, MSc
mistura@ottawaheart.ca
613-696-7000
Time Frame
Start Date: 2022-12-09
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-04
Participants
Target number of participants: 40
Treatments
Experimental: High-intensity interval Nordic walking
Participants will receive high-intensity interval Nordic walking training.
Active_comparator: Control
Participants will undergo standard cardiovascular rehabilitation.
Sponsors
Leads: Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation

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