In-person vs Telehealth Cardiac Rehabilitation for Heart Conditions
MCNAIR Study: coMparative effeCtiveness of iN-person and teleheAlth cardIac Rehabilitation
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Myocardial Infarction
Heart Failure, Systolic
Heart Valve Diseases
Angina, Stable
Coronary Artery Disease
Heart Transplant
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 516 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for individuals with certain heart conditions who want to participate in a cardiac rehabilitation program. Participants will be randomly assigned to either in-person sessions or telehealth sessions to see which method works better for them.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am 18 years old or older
- I am eligible for cardiac rehabilitation
- I have been diagnosed with a heart condition within the last year
- I have chronic stable angina or chronic systolic heart failure
- I have been referred to cardiac rehabilitation by my doctor
- I am willing to be assigned to either in-person or telehealth rehabilitation
- I can communicate in English or Spanish
You may not be able to join if
- I have unstable arrhythmias that make exercise unsafe
- It is unsafe for me to participate according to the investigator
- I am in hospice care
- I am unable to consent for myself
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
Cardiac rehabilitation is a medically recommended program for patients with certain heart conditions. It includes exercise training, health education, and counseling. Unfortunately, many patients do not participate in cardiac rehabilitation. Some find it challenging to attend the in-person sessions. This study aims to compare two methods of delivering cardiac rehabilitation: in-person and through …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Age 18 or older
2. Eligible for cardiac rehabilitation
1. Diagnosis within 1 year prior to consent
* Myocardial infarction
* Percutaneous coronary intervention
* Coronary artery bypass
* Heart valve repair or replacement
* Heart transplant
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