TeleheartCR vs Clinic-Based Cardiac Rehab for Heart Issues
TeleheartCR vs. Clinic-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation After Acute Coronary Syndrome
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Myocardial Infarction
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
- 250 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Columbia University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people with a recent heart condition to compare a new program using telehealth and in-person visits against traditional rehab. Participants will be expected to follow the program and provide feedback on their health improvements.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am 18 years or older
- I have been diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome in the past year
- I am eligible for outpatient cardiac rehabilitation
- I can read and speak English or Spanish
- I live in New York State
You may not be able to join if
- I have severe medical or psychiatric issues that would make it unsafe to participate
- I am at high risk for heart-related problems during exercise
- I have started cardiac rehabilitation before joining this study
- I have conditions that would interfere with my participation
- My home environment is not safe for participation
- I am not available for follow-up during the study
- I am currently in another clinical trial that could affect the results
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 (CR) is an effective evidence-based intervention that improves outcomes in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), but many eligible patients do not complete the program. A hybrid CR intervention that combines telehealth, home-based, and clinic-based components (TeleheartCR) may increase participation by addressing barriers to access while maintaining the functional cap…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18 years or older
* Diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome within the past 12 months
* Eligible for outpatient cardiac rehabilitation
* Able to read and speak English or Spanish
* Resides in New York State
Exclusion Criteria:
* Severe medical or psychiatric comorbidities t…
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