Why the study?
Does a comprehensive lifestyle intervention programme reduce levels of pro-inflammatory markers in patients with coronary heart disease?
Population
197 patients with coronary heart disease
Comparison
Comprehensive lifestyle intervention programme… vs Usual care with routine follow-up in the…
Design
RCT, randomized
Follow-up
6 months
Authors
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Lifestyle intervention did not reduce inflammatory markers in CHD; challenges assumptions of anti-inflammatory benefit while extending evidence linking physical performance to lower inflammation.
Does a comprehensive lifestyle intervention programme reduce levels of pro-inflammatory markers in patients with coronary heart disease?
A 6-month comprehensive lifestyle intervention did not significantly reduce inflammatory markers compared to usual care, though higher physical performance was associated with lower inflammation.
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