Plain-English translation of NCT03397602 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
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This trial compares two types of exercise training programs — one with high-intensity intervals and one with steady, moderate-intensity exercise — against standard care alone in people with persistent or permanent atrial fibrillation. The goal is to see which approach (if any) helps improve your fitness, energy levels, and overall well-being. Currently, exercise training is not routinely prescribed for this condition, so this study aims to find out if it should be.
Many people with persistent or permanent atrial fibrillation experience declining fitness and quality of life, but exercise training is not yet a standard part of their care. This trial will provide evidence to show whether recommending exercise programs could help patients feel better and stay healthier.
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If you enroll, you will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: standard care only, standard care plus moderate-intensity continuous exercise training, or standard care plus high-intensity interval training. The exercise groups will participate in structured, on-site training sessions over 12 weeks. You will be tested at the start and end to measure changes in your fitness and quality of life.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 11, 2026 · Not medical advice
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