๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-11-24

Comparing the Effects of Combining Cognitive and Physical Exercise Training on Cognition, and Cerebral Blood Flow Regulation in Men and Women With Chronic Heart Failure (NCT04970888)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: Montreal Heart Institute

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The objective of this project is to assess the effects of combined physical exercise and cognitive training interventions on cognitive and brain health in patients with heart failure (HF). Also, the role of sex on the effects of the interventions will be assessed.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Preventive medicine and physical activity centre (centre EPIC), Montreal Heart Institute โ€” Montreal, Quebec

Age range: 50 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Cognitive training (OTHER)
  • Exercise training (OTHER)
  • Usual care (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Preventive medicine and physical activity centre (centre EPIC), Montreal Heart Institute โ€” Montreal, Quebec

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (514) 374-1480

Email: louis.bherer@umontreal.ca

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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