Effects of Neuromuscular Training on Functional Capacity in Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The purpose of this study is to analyse the effects of neuromuscular training on functional capacity in patients with acute coronary syndrome, compared to the classic strength training of the cardiac rehabilitation programs

Detailed Description
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So far, there are no previous studies that analyze the effects of neuromuscular training on functional capacity in patients with acute coronary syndrome. Aim: The main objective of this study is to assess the effects of a 10 weeks neuromuscular training vs traditional strength training programme in patients with acute coronary syndrome. Design: Randomized clinical trial

Official Title
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Effects of Neuromuscular Training on Functional Capacity in Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients

Conditions
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Acute Coronary Syndrome

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Neuromuscular training
* Other: Conventional strength training


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Acute coronary syndrome patients Physical activity must have been prescribed Exclusion Criteria: inflammatory cardiac disease severe or moderate ventricular dysfunction heart failure severe arrhytmias systemic hypertension >95% percentile pulmonary hypertension >40 mmHg aortic stenosis baseline O2 <90% severe valve insufficiency

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 80 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Interventional Model Description: This is a mixed-design study. It includes a two-group parallel, randomized clinical trial with acute coronary syndrome patients.
Masking: Single


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Neuromuscular training group<br>This group will receive a 60-min neuromuscular training sessions twice a week, for 10 weeks until the completion of twenty sessions | Other: Neuromuscular training<br>* The exercise training was developed based on assuring the correct performance of the exercise focusing in motor control.<br>|
| Active Comparator: Conventional training group<br>This group will receive a 60-min convencional cardiac rehabiliation session twice a week, for 10 weeks until the completion of twenty sessions | Other: Conventional strength training<br>* The exercise training was developed based on standard strength training used in cardiac rehabiliation programmes<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Incremental Shuttle Walking Test | Maximum distance reached | 10 weeks | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chester Step Test | Time performing the test | 10 weeks | 
| 30 seconds sit-to- stand test | Number of repetitions | 10 weeks | 
| Changes in hip muscle strength | Measured with dynamometer | 10 weeks | 
| Cardiopulmonary exercise testing | METS achieved in ergometry | 10 weeks | 
| Sexual Health Inventory for Men | questionnaire score | 10 weeks | 
| EQ-5D-5L | Health Related Quality of Life measure | 10 weeks | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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acute coronary syndrome, neuromuscular training, cardiac rehabilitation, functional capacity