IRB Number:

1668-04

Trial Status:

Open for Enrollment

Phase: IV

Why is this study being done?

Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Research Program is conducting a research study involving patients who have congestive heart failure. This study is being done to determine if a long-term exercise program affects illness and survival.

Who is Eligible to Participate in the Study?

Patients ages 18 and older
EF <35%
Recieivng optimal therapy according to the AHA/ACC and HFSA Guidlines
Sufficiently Stable by investigator judgment to begin an exercise program

Minimum Age:

18

Maximum Age:

100

What is Involved With this Study?

Echocariogram
Exercise treadmill test
Blood draw at baseline, 3 month, 12 month
EQOL Questionairres
Clinic visit every 3 months for 2 years then annualy
If randomized to exercise training group- 36 supervised exercise training sessions

How long will the Study run?

This study will last up to 4 years.

Who can I Contact for Additional Information on this Trial?

Susan Leathes,R.N. Study Coordinator can be contacted by
e-mail @ leathes.susan@mayo.edu, or call 507-538-7090 or pager#127-00143.

What is/are the Locations of this Clinical Trial?

• Rochester, MN

Last updated: 03/31/2005