Plain-English translation of NCT06179212 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Coronary Artery Disease research guide →This trial is testing whether different treadmill exercise protocols (test designs) work equally well for both women and men with coronary artery disease. Researchers want to find out which of four different exercise tests best measures your body's peak oxygen use during physical activity, and whether how much you enjoy the test affects how long you can exercise.
Currently, doctors use the same exercise tests for both men and women with heart artery disease, but this treatment may not work the same way for everyone. This research aims to understand whether different exercise test protocols might be better suited to women or men separately, so doctors can get more accurate information about their patients' heart health.
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You will visit the research center and complete four different treadmill exercise tests in random order — one test per visit. Each test will have you walk and run on a treadmill at gradually increasing speeds and inclines, but each test increases these changes at different rates and time intervals. During each test, you'll exercise until you feel you cannot continue any longer, and the researchers will measure how much oxygen your body uses. You'll also answer questions about how much you enjoyed each test.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 5, 2026 · Not medical advice
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