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High-intensity interval training in patients with substance use disorder
Grete Flemmen1, Runar Unhjem2, Eivind Wang2
1Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, The Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 7006 Trondheim, Norway ; Department of Research and Development, Clinic of Substance Use and Addiction Medicine, St.Olav's University Hospital, 7030 Trondheim, Norway.
Biomed Research International
|April 12, 2014
Summary
High-intensity training improved cardiovascular health in patients with substance use disorder (SUD). This intervention is feasible and reduces risks associated with SUD, including cardiovascular disease and premature death.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Exercise Physiology
- Addiction Medicine
Background:
- Substance use disorder (SUD) patients face elevated risks of cardiovascular and lifestyle diseases.
- High-intensity training (HIT) is recognized for mitigating these risks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility and effects of HIT on SUD patients undergoing clinical treatment.
- To evaluate HIT's impact on cardiovascular health markers and psychological well-being.
Main Methods:
- 17 males and 7 females with SUD were randomized into a training group (TG) or a control group (CG).
- The TG underwent 8 weeks of treadmill interval training (4x4 min at 90-95% max heart rate, 3x/week).
- Cardiovascular fitness (VO2max), work economy, insomnia (ISI), and anxiety/depression (HAD) were assessed.
Main Results:
- Completion rates were 9/12 for TG and 7/12 for CG.
- The TG showed a significant 15% improvement in maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max).
- No significant between-group differences were found for work economy, insomnia, or anxiety; however, the TG improved in depression scores.
Conclusions:
- High-intensity training is a feasible intervention for SUD patients in clinical treatment.
- HIT offers a risk reduction for cardiovascular disease and premature death compared to conventional rehabilitation.
- Implementing HIT into SUD rehabilitation programs is recommended.
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