Responder analysis of adaptive postural balance cardiac rehabilitation exercise in patients with coronary artery disease and type 2 diabetes: secondary analysis of a randomized trial.
Scand Cardiovasc JSep 28, 2026 (epub)
Deyu Qin, Guangxin Liu, Xinmeng Liu et al.
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In 30 seconds
This secondary analysis of a randomized trial evaluated the effects of adaptive postural balance cardiac rehabilitation exercise (APBCRE) versus aerobic exercise (AE) in 167 patients with coronary artery disease and type 2 diabetes. APBCRE resulted in significantly higher metabolic responder rates (48.3% vs 32.5%, p < 0.05) and exercise responder rates (31.0% vs 11.3%, p < 0.01).
Key findings
- APBCRE led to a metabolic responder rate of 48.3% compared to 32.5% for AE (p < 0.05).
- The exercise responder rate for APBCRE was 31.0% versus 11.3% for AE (p < 0.01).
- Higher baseline HbA1c was associated with a metabolic response (OR 5.04, p < 0.001).
- Insulin therapy was inversely associated with metabolic response (OR 0.25, p = 0.034).
Why it matters
Understanding the differential responses to cardiac rehabilitation exercises can help tailor interventions for patients with coronary artery disease and type 2 diabetes, potentially improving clinical outcomes and patient adherence.