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Study aim
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Effects of aerobic-breathing training on sleep quality,fatigue,functional capacity (VO2 peak), rest and peak hemodynamic indices in patients with mitral valve prolapse.
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Design
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Clinical trial with control group, parallel-group trial, single-blinded, randomized,
phase 2 clinical trial on 30 patients. Opaque envelopes will be used for randomization.
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Settings and conduct
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Thirty women with MVP will be selected from Tabriz and randomly assigned to two experimental groups (aerobic plus breathing exercises) and one control group. The outcome assessor and statistical analyst will be blinded to group assignments. Variables will be measured at two-time points: before and after the 12-week exercise protocol.
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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Inclusion criteria: 1- A history of more than three years of mitral valve prolapse, 2-mild to moderate Mitral regurgitation, 3- normal ventricular function, 4- no history of stroke, panic attacks, hypertension, mental or cognitive disorders, or valve replacement or repair surgery
Exclusion criteria: Other major cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, diabetes, and pregnancy.
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Intervention groups
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Intervention group: Participated in 12 weeks of aerobics combined with breathing exercises, 3 weekly sessions for 45 to 70 minutes each at a moderate intensity.
Control group: will Continue with their usual daily activities
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Main outcome variables
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Sleep quality, fatigue, functional capacity (VO2peak), resting and peak blood pressure, resting and peak heart rate, resting and peak RPP