Heart Failure and Preserved Ejection Fraction1382NCT07815470
Dancing as an Alternative to the Traditional Exercising in Older Adults With Cardiac Diseases
A study testing Dancing Intervention and Exercising in people with Heart Failure and Preserved Ejection Fraction, run by University College, London at 1 site in Azerbaijan.
Trial summary
According to the Global Burden of Disease Study (2017) 64 million people worldwide are living with Heart Failure (HF). Risk factors of HF include age, history of coronary heart disease, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, smoking and low physical activity. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 65 to 85 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Heart Failure and Preserved Ejection Fraction
- What is being tested?
- Dancing Intervention and Exercising
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 120 participants
- Where
- 1 siteAzerbaijan
- Study dates
- 1 Aug 2026to 31 Mar 2027
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 65 to 85 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Echocardiography detected ejection fraction - 40-49% to justify the heart failure
- Age between 65-85.
Who cannot join
- Age below 65
- Ejection fraction less than 40% and higher than 49%
- Structural changes of the myocardium (aneurysms, scars, valvular diseases).
- Signs of pleural or pericardial effusions
- Clinically manifested comorbidities (unstable angina)
- Uncontrolled Cardiac Arrhythmias
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Effectiveness of Azerbaijani National Dances on Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Quality of Life of Older Adults With Chronic Heart Failure Diagnosis
According to the Global Burden of Disease Study (2017) 64 million people worldwide are living with Heart Failure (HF). Risk factors of HF include age, history of coronary heart disease, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, smoking and low physical activity.
There is clear evidence that regular physical activity can increase life expectancy and improve cognitive function, and delay functional disabilities associated with aging. Physical Activity and exercise training is considered as one of the components cardiovascular disease prevention and rehabilitation program. There is a growing scientific support that cardiac rehabilitation (CR) slows, stabilizes or regresses cardiovascular disease (CVD). In addition, it has been shown that CR programs significantly reduce re-hospitalisation and death from CVDs by up to 25%.
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Despite of strong evidence of the positive effects of exercise training in Chronic HF patients, the adherence to the exercise component of CR is still not at the level recommended by the international physical activity guidelines. Patients participating in physical activity programs are faced with several obstacles, such as orthopaedic limitations to exercise, or being severely overweight. Another most common barriers for participating in CR are family and employment obligation, psychological well-being and age ("CR is only for adults"). Participation of older adults in physical exercises programs is highly influenced by their personal interest in activity type, engagement and perceived advantages. The author is also mentioned that engaging in different types of activities or adding new elements to the traditional exercises may increase and maintain individuals' interest and engagement in physical activity. This will improve their commitment t the regular exercise and leading to improved health outcomes.
World Health Organisation defines dance as a type of physical activity and recommends its implementation to develop physical skills, especially in the least active population groups. Scientists highlight the advantages of dancing over traditional strength and balance exercises that are often performed individually, whereas dance is predominantly a group activity.
According to the Ministry of Culture of the Republic Azerbaijan, Azerbaijani traditional dances represent the ancient culture of the country and are popular activity among both young and older people. Azerbaijani dancing has a major social role in bringing people together during celebration of National Holidays and family events.
However, use of traditional dancing in general, and Azerbaijani dances particularly, as an intervention in CR programs has not been well established. Screening of reports published since 2015, revealed only randomized control studies which identified the dance intervention as national/cultural dancing style. All those studies demonstrated positive impact of traditional dancing on the functional capacity and psychological condition of people with chronic diseases.
More research on the use of the cultural dancing as an alternative to traditional exercise programs as a part of CR could provide clearer evidence about the role and effectiveness of traditional dance in CR.
The aim of this research is to investigate the impact of Azerbaijani Cultural Dances on cardiorespiratory fitness and quality of life of patients with chronic HF.
- Being tested
- Dancing Intervention, Exercising
- Keywords
- heart failure, dancing, cardiorespiratory fitness, quality of life, muscle strength, fall risk
- Medical subject headings
- Heart Failure, Diastolic, Heart Failure
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Dancing InterventionOther
Dance sessions will be delivered by the professional dance instructor who trained to work with older adults. Exercise session - by physiotherapist who is trained and has a bachelor's degree in Sport and Exercise Science.
Considering that sessions are going to be conducted with one MD and one Nurse on site, 5-7 participants per each session are permitted for the easy observation and help in case of necessity. Only one dance/exercise instructor will attend the session.
Certified MD and nurse will observe the whole session. They both BLS and AED application trained. There is an EAD on site.
Each dancing and exercising sessions will consist of three phases: 15 min warm-up, 30 min dance/exercise session, 15 minutes cooldown period.
Exercise sessions are going to be designed based on the 2020 ESC Guidelines on sports cardiology and exercise in pat
ExercisingOther
Exercise sessions are going to be designed based on the 2020 ESC Guidelines on sports cardiology and exercise in patients with cardiovascular disease. According to the exercise recommendations in individuals with chronic heart failure, session will consist of aerobic/endurance exercises with low intensity about 40% of VO2 peak. This will continue for about 2 weeks. After 2 weeks the intensity will be gradually increased to 50-65% if tolerated with aiming to reach 70-75% by the end of the 12th week. In addition to the aerobic/endurance training, resistance training exercises will also be added to the structure of the sessions (the intensity level will be kept the same as with aerobic).
Warm-up is going to start with very low intensity aerobic/endurance training. Cool-down is stretching exercises and respiratory exercises (10-15 minutes).
Before and after each session blood pressure, resting HR and oxygen saturation will be measured.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Dancing arm. The intervention will last for 12 weeks, with a twice weekly session lasting 60 min. | Experimental | Dance sessions will be delivered by the professional dance instructor who trained to work with older adults. Exercise session - by physiotherapist who is trained and has a bachelor's degree in Sport and Exercise Science. Considering that sessions are going to be conducted with one MD and one Nurse on site, 5-7 participants per each session are permitted for the easy observation and help in case of necessity. Only one dance/exercise instructor will attend the session.
Certified MD and nurse will observe the whole session. They both BLS and AED application trained. There is an EAD on site. Lab staff is instructed about contact details of Ambulance and Emergency services. The nearest Ambulance station is in 3 minutes driving distance. Each dancing sessions will consist of three phases: 15 min warm-up, 30 min dance, 15 minutes cooldown period. According to the exercise recommendations in individuals with chronic heart failure, session will consist of aerobic /endurance exercises. Receives: Other: Dancing Intervention |
| Exercising Group | Active comparator | Exercise sessions are going to be designed based on the 2020 ESC Guidelines on sports cardiology and exercise in patients with cardiovascular disease. According to the exercise recommendations in individuals with chronic heart failure, session will consist of aerobic /endurance exercises with low intensity about 40% of VO2 peak. This will continue for about 2 weeks. After 2 weeks the intensity will be gradually increased to 50-65% if tolerated with aiming to reach 70-75% by the end of the 12th week. In addition to the aerobic/endurance training, resistance training exercises will also be added to the structure of the sessions (the intensity level will be kept the same as with aerobic).
Warm-up is going to start with very low intensity aerobic/endurance training. Cool-down is stretching exercises and respiratory exercises (10-15 minutes).
Before and after each session blood pressure, resting HR and oxygen saturation will be measured. Receives: Other: Exercising |
| Control Group | No intervention | Control group participants will be asked to maintain their normal lifestyle during the 12-week period, including physical activity and social interaction patterns. Participants in the control group will undergo the same pre- and post intervention procedures at T-0 and T- 12. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Cardiorespiratory fitness
Maximal Oxygen Capacity (VO2 max) is consiedered a gold standard in measuring cardiorespiratory fitness. Cardiopulmonary exercise testing will be conducted to all participants to measure cardiorespiratory fitness.
Measured: Day 1 and after 12 weeks of the dancing or exercising intervention. Day 1 after 12 weeks for the control group participants.
Quality of Life assessment
Quality of life (QoL) is one of the factors that is highly impacted in the older adult population and defined as individuals' perception of their position in life in relation to their goals, expectations, standards, and concerns. Research shows that chronic heart failure (CHF) patients experience depression and sleeping disorders, resulting in poor QoL. The QoL will be measured with The Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire (MLHFQ). Minimum value for this scale is 0 and maximum value is 105. The lower the score the better the outcome.
Measured: Day 1 and after 12 weeks of the dancing or exercising intervention. Day 1 after 12 weeks for the control group participants.
Secondary outcomes (2)
Muscle Strength
All participnats will go through muscle strength measurements using hand-held dynamometers. Hand grip strength (HGS), measured with a hand-held dynamometer, is suggested as a new clinical vital sign and is recommended for use as a measurement to identify older adults at risk of poor health status. Low HGS is associated with higher rates of hospitalization, mortality, and low QoL. HGS is also identified as a physical, behavioural, and psychological factor and is proposed as a health status indicator.
Measured: Day 1 and after 12 weeks of the dancing or exercising intervention. Day 1 after 12 weeks for the control group participants.
Fall Risk Assessment
Fall risk will be assessed on Biodex Balance machine.
Measured: Day 1 and after 12 weeks of the dancing or exercising intervention. Day 1 after 12 weeks for the control group participants.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted11 Sep 2026
- Study start1 Aug 2026
- Primary completion28 Feb 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion31 Mar 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Heart Failure and Preserved Ejection FractionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University College, LondonThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- The study is going to be designed as a randomized-controlled trial. Participants will be randomised using studyrandomizer.com program which is recommended to use for small studies with up to few hundred participants. 3 arm design will be undertaken with experimental 1 (dancing, DG), experimental 2 (exercising, EG) and control (CG) groups. The intervention will last for 12 weeks, with a twice weekly session lasting 60 min.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 120 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University College, London
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Azerbaijan state academy of phisycal education and sport
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07815470
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- LMS REC - 2025-1382
- Acronym
- 1382
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 11 Aug 2026
- Last updated
- 11 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: Participants personal data includes full name, date of birth, age and gender, contact details and health information. This personal information will be coded and anonymised after the intervention phase of the study. The collected anonymised data will be deleted 7 years after the publication of the results in academic sources. The data will be available to be used for additional and subsequent research purposes within the 7 years period.
Publications
Zhou F, Zhang H, Wang HY, Liu LF, Zhang XG. Barriers and facilitators to older adult participation in intergenerational physical activity program: a systematic review. Aging Clin Exp Res. 2024 Feb 12;36(1):39. doi: 10.1007/s40520-023-02652-z.
PubMed 38345651
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 11 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effectiveness of Azerbaijani National Dances on Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Quality of Life of Older Adults With Chronic Heart Failure Diagnosis
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07815470
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 1382 / LMS REC - 2025-1382
- Keywords
- heart failure, dancing, cardiorespiratory fitness, quality of life, muscle strength, fall risk
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 120 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University College, LondonUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Azerbaijan state academy of phisycal education and sport
- Study start
- 1 Aug 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 28 Feb 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 31 Mar 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 11 Sep 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
According to the Global Burden of Disease Study (2017) 64 million people worldwide are living with Heart Failure (HF). Risk factors of HF include age, history of coronary heart disease, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, smoking and low physical activity.
There is clear evidence that regular physical activity can increase life expectancy and improve cognitive function, and delay functional disabilities associated with aging. Physical Activity and exercise training is considered as one of the components cardiovascular disease prevention and rehabilitation program. There is a growing scientific support that cardiac rehabilitation (CR) slows, stabilizes or regresses cardiovascular disease (CVD). In addition, it has been shown that CR programs significantly reduce re-hospitalisation and death from CVDs by up to 25%.
Despite of strong evidence of the positive effects of exercise training in Chronic HF patients, the adherence to the exercise component of CR is still not at the level recommended by the international physical activity guidelines. Patients participating in physical activity programs are faced with several obstacles, such as orthopaedic limitations to exercise, or being severely overweight. Another most common barriers for participating in CR are family and employment obligation, psychological well-being and age ("CR is only for adults"). Participation of older adults in physical exercises programs is highly influenced by their personal interest in activity type, engagement and perceived advantages. The author is also mentioned that engaging in different types of activities or adding new elements to the traditional exercises may increase and maintain individuals' interest and engagement in physical activity. This will improve their commitment t the regular exercise and leading to improved health outcomes.
World Health Organisation defines dance as a type of physical activity and recommends its implementation to develop physical skills, especially in the least active population groups. Scientists highlight the advantages of dancing over traditional strength and balance exercises that are often performed individually, whereas dance is predominantly a group activity.
According to the Ministry of Culture of the Republic Azerbaijan, Azerbaijani traditional dances represent the ancient culture of the country and are popular activity among both young and older people. Azerbaijani dancing has a major social role in bringing people together during celebration of National Holidays and family events.
However, use of traditional dancing in general, and Azerbaijani dances particularly, as an intervention in CR programs has not been well established. Screening of reports published since 2015, revealed only randomized control studies which identified the dance intervention as national/cultural dancing style. All those studies demonstrated positive impact of traditional dancing on the functional capacity and psychological condition of people with chronic diseases.
More research on the use of the cultural dancing as an alternative to traditional exercise programs as a part of CR could provide clearer evidence about the role and effectiveness of traditional dance in CR.
The aim of this research is to investigate the impact of Azerbaijani Cultural Dances on cardiorespiratory fitness and quality of life of patients with chronic HF.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 3
- Model description
- The study is going to be designed as a randomized-controlled trial. Participants will be randomised using studyrandomizer.com program which is recommended to use for small studies with up to few hundred participants. 3 arm design will be undertaken with experimental 1 (dancing, DG), experimental 2 (exercising, EG) and control (CG) groups. The intervention will last for 12 weeks, with a twice weekly session lasting 60 min.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Dancing arm. The intervention will last for 12 weeks, with a twice weekly session lasting 60 min. | Experimental | Other: Dancing InterventionDance sessions will be delivered by the professional dance instructor who trained to work with older adults. Exercise session - by physiotherapist who is trained and has a bachelor's degree in Sport and Exercise Science. Considering that sessions are going to be conducted with one MD and one Nurse on site, 5-7 participants per each session are permitted for the easy observation and help in case of necessity. Only one dance/exercise instructor will attend the session. Certified MD and nurse will observe the whole session. They both BLS and AED application trained. There is an EAD on site. Lab staff is instructed about contact details of Ambulance and Emergency services. The nearest Ambulance station is in 3 minutes driving distance. Each dancing sessions will consist of three phases: 15 min warm-up, 30 min dance, 15 minutes cooldown period. According to the exercise recommendations in individuals with chronic heart failure, session will consist of aerobic /endurance exercises. |
| Exercising Group | Active comparator | Other: ExercisingExercise sessions are going to be designed based on the 2020 ESC Guidelines on sports cardiology and exercise in patients with cardiovascular disease. According to the exercise recommendations in individuals with chronic heart failure, session will consist of aerobic /endurance exercises with low intensity about 40% of VO2 peak. This will continue for about 2 weeks. After 2 weeks the intensity will be gradually increased to 50-65% if tolerated with aiming to reach 70-75% by the end of the 12th week. In addition to the aerobic/endurance training, resistance training exercises will also be added to the structure of the sessions (the intensity level will be kept the same as with aerobic). Warm-up is going to start with very low intensity aerobic/endurance training. Cool-down is stretching exercises and respiratory exercises (10-15 minutes). Before and after each session blood pressure, resting HR and oxygen saturation will be measured. |
| Control Group | No intervention | –Control group participants will be asked to maintain their normal lifestyle during the 12-week period, including physical activity and social interaction patterns. Participants in the control group will undergo the same pre- and post intervention procedures at T-0 and T- 12. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 65 to 85 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Echocardiography detected ejection fraction - 40-49% to justify the heart failure
- Age between 65-85.
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Age below 65
- Ejection fraction less than 40% and higher than 49%
- Structural changes of the myocardium (aneurysms, scars, valvular diseases).
- Signs of pleural or pericardial effusions
- Clinically manifested comorbidities (unstable angina)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Dancing InterventionDance sessions will be delivered by the professional dance instructor who trained to work with older adults. Exercise session - by physiotherapist who is trained and has a bachelor's degree in Sport and Exercise Science. Considering that sessions are going to be conducted with one MD and one Nurse on site, 5-7 participants per each session are permitted for the easy observation and help in case of necessity. Only one dance/exercise instructor will attend the session. Certified MD and nurse will observe the whole session. They both BLS and AED application trained. There is an EAD on site. Each dancing and exercising sessions will consist of three phases: 15 min warm-up, 30 min dance/exercise session, 15 minutes cooldown period. Exercise sessions are going to be designed based on the 2020 ESC Guidelines on sports cardiology and exercise in pat | Other | Dancing arm. The intervention will last for 12 weeks, with a twice weekly session lasting 60 min. |
| ExercisingExercise sessions are going to be designed based on the 2020 ESC Guidelines on sports cardiology and exercise in patients with cardiovascular disease. According to the exercise recommendations in individuals with chronic heart failure, session will consist of aerobic/endurance exercises with low intensity about 40% of VO2 peak. This will continue for about 2 weeks. After 2 weeks the intensity will be gradually increased to 50-65% if tolerated with aiming to reach 70-75% by the end of the 12th week. In addition to the aerobic/endurance training, resistance training exercises will also be added to the structure of the sessions (the intensity level will be kept the same as with aerobic). Warm-up is going to start with very low intensity aerobic/endurance training. Cool-down is stretching exercises and respiratory exercises (10-15 minutes). Before and after each session blood pressure, resting HR and oxygen saturation will be measured. | Other | Exercising Group |
Primary outcome
Cardiorespiratory fitness
Time frame: Day 1 and after 12 weeks of the dancing or exercising intervention. Day 1 after 12 weeks for the control group participants.
Maximal Oxygen Capacity (VO2 max) is consiedered a gold standard in measuring cardiorespiratory fitness. Cardiopulmonary exercise testing will be conducted to all participants to measure cardiorespiratory fitness.
Quality of Life assessment
Time frame: Day 1 and after 12 weeks of the dancing or exercising intervention. Day 1 after 12 weeks for the control group participants.
Quality of life (QoL) is one of the factors that is highly impacted in the older adult population and defined as individuals' perception of their position in life in relation to their goals, expectations, standards, and concerns. Research shows that chronic heart failure (CHF) patients experience depression and sleeping disorders, resulting in poor QoL. The QoL will be measured with The Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire (MLHFQ). Minimum value for this scale is 0 and maximum value is 105. The lower the score the better the outcome.
2 secondary outcomes
Muscle Strength
Time frame: Day 1 and after 12 weeks of the dancing or exercising intervention. Day 1 after 12 weeks for the control group participants.
Fall Risk Assessment
Time frame: Day 1 and after 12 weeks of the dancing or exercising intervention. Day 1 after 12 weeks for the control group participants.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 11 Sep 2026.
- Background: PubMed 38345651Zhou F, Zhang H, Wang HY, Liu LF, Zhang XG. Barriers and facilitators to older adult participation in intergenerational physical activity program: a systematic review. Aging Clin Exp Res. 2024 Feb 12;36(1):39. doi: 10.1007/s40520-023-02652-z.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. Participants personal data includes full name, date of birth, age and gender, contact details and health information. This personal information will be coded and anonymised after the intervention phase of the study. The collected anonymised data will be deleted 7 years after the publication of the results in academic sources. The data will be available to be used for additional and subsequent research purposes within the 7 years period.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Dancing Intervention and Exercising in people with Heart Failure and Preserved Ejection Fraction, run by University College, London at 1 site in Azerbaijan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 11 Sep 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Azerbaijan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Cardiorespiratory fitness (time frame: Day 1 and after 12 weeks of the dancing or exercising intervention. Day 1 after 12 weeks for the control group participants.). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07815470, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 11 Sep 2026.