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Cardiac Rehabilitation clinical trials and research

• 20Clinical trials
• 37NIH research projects
• 1New in 30 days
• 12Countries

Newest Cardiac Rehabilitation clinical trials

All recruiting trials (20)

• Tailored digital support to cut sedentary time in long-term cardiac rehab

  In adults in a long-term cardiac rehabilitation program, this study tests whether a personalized behavioural program with digital tools can reduce daily sitting time.

  Recruiting University of Lisbon · Lisbon, Lisbon District · NCT07910812

• eCardiacRehab: a home-based, patient-centered cardiac rehab program

  This trial tests a hybrid home-based cardiac rehabilitation program to see if it reduces cardiovascular deaths and ED visits while improving quality of life for adults with CAD after PCI, compared with usual care.

  Recruiting Haukeland University Hospital · Bergen · NCT07590635

• Do men and women maintain physical activity and fitness during and after cardiac rehabilitation?

  This project will test whether men and women enrolled in cardiac rehabilitation keep up their physical activity and fitness during rehab and in the six months after completing it.

  Recruiting Duke University · Durham, North Carolina · NCT07214350

• Using the Antwerp Activity Index to guide physical activity after cardiac rehabilitation

  We will try whether wearing a smartwatch and using the Antwerp Activity Index (AAI) helps people who finished in-hospital cardiac rehab stick to recommended physical activity and improve fitness.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Antwerp · Edegem, Antwerp and 1 other locations · NCT07211282

• Predicting who improves after phase II cardiac rehabilitation for reduced ejection fraction

  This project will test whether blood microRNA patterns together with non-invasive exercise measurements can predict which people with reduced ejection fraction heart failure will improve their peak oxygen uptake after a phase II cardiac rehab program.

  Recruiting Centre Hospitalier de Corbie · Corbie · NCT07164911

• Cardiac rehabilitation cohort at Medicine Campus Davos to explore recovery

  This project will follow adults coming to Hochgebirgsklinik Davos for cardiac rehabilitation to see how their heart health and recovery progress over time.

  Recruiting Hochgebirgsklinik Davos · Davos, Kanton Graubünden · NCT07096973

• Italian Cardiac Rehabilitation Registry for Coronary Disease and Heart Failure

  This registry collects real-world information to see how cardiac rehabilitation programs work for adults recovering from coronary disease or heart failure across Italy.

  Recruiting Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETS · Milan · NCT07094737

• Improving Veteran Referral to Cardiac Rehabilitation

  This project tests whether a Veteran Cardiac Rehabilitation Referral Program helps more eligible veterans get referrals and start cardiac rehabilitation.

  Recruiting at 3 sites VA Office of Research and Development · Gainesville, Florida and 2 other locations · NCT07079358

• Personalized cardiac rehabilitation after an acute coronary event, focused on women and frail patients

  This project will test a personalized, patient-centered cardiac rehabilitation program to see if it helps people—especially women and frail patients—recover better after an acute coronary syndrome.

  Recruiting Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Bellvitge · L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona · NCT07038265

• Optimizing support to keep health improvements after cardiac rehab

  We will test two easy online programs first and, for people who don't respond, try one of two home-based programs to help adults finishing cardiac rehab—especially those from underrepresented or low-resource groups with BMI ≥27—stay active, manage weight, and take their medicines.

  Recruiting The Miriam Hospital · Providence, Rhode Island · NCT06886789

• Women-only cardiac rehabilitation program

  This study tests whether a women-only cardiac rehabilitation program helps women aged 40-80 with heart issues do better than a standard program that includes both men and women.

  Recruiting University of Michigan · Ann Arbor, Michigan · NCT06784895

• Improving health and quality of life for patients recovering from infective endocarditis through cardiac rehabilitation

  This study is testing if joining a cardiac rehabilitation program can help people recovering from infective endocarditis feel healthier and improve their quality of life.

  Recruiting Region Halland · Halmstad, Halland County · NCT06704048

• New cardiac rehabilitation treatment for ischemic heart disease

  This study is testing a new heart rehab program that combines breathing exercises, exercise therapy, and shock wave treatment to see if it helps people with ischemic heart disease more than the usual rehab methods.

  Recruiting Shanghai 10th People's Hospital · Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · NCT06681506

• Improving cardiac rehabilitation by addressing sleep and stress

  This study is testing whether adding a program that helps improve sleep and reduce stress to regular heart rehab can help people with heart problems feel better overall.

  Recruiting at 3 sites Erasmus Medical Center · Eindhoven, North Brabant and 2 other locations · NCT06505109

• Telemedicine cardiac rehabilitation program

  This project tests whether a tailored telemedicine cardiac rehabilitation program with video consultations and home monitoring helps patients and their families improve health literacy and quality of life after heart disease.

  Recruiting Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre · Hvidovre · NCT06320652

• Program to help Veterans transition to cardiac rehabilitation

  This study tests a new program designed to help Veterans with heart issues join and stick with home-based rehabilitation to see if it improves their health and daily living.

  Recruiting at 2 sites VA Office of Research and Development · Boston, Massachusetts and 1 other locations · NCT06244199

• Using telemedicine for home-based cardiac rehabilitation

  This study is testing whether a home-based heart rehab program using telemedicine can help people improve their health and quality of life after heart issues.

  Recruiting ROM Technologies, INC · Brookfield, Connecticut · NCT05972070

• Home-based exercise program to prevent falls in cardiac rehabilitation patients

  This study tests if a home-based exercise program can help people in cardiac rehab improve their balance and strength to prevent falls.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Mayo Clinic · Scottsdale, Arizona and 1 other locations · NCT05826587

• Behavioral intervention to reduce exercise anxiety in cardiac rehabilitation patients

  This study is testing a new program to help people over 40 in cardiac rehab feel less anxious about exercising by gradually getting them used to the feelings that come with it.

  Recruiting at 3 sites Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey · East Brunswick, New Jersey and 2 other locations · NCT05398276

• Rehabilitation program for survivors of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

  This study tests if a personalized rehabilitation program can help people who survived a cardiac arrest return to work better than just regular care alone.

  Recruiting Phase 4 Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet · Copenhagen · NCT05173740

NIH-funded research (37)

Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.

• INOCA-mobile heart rehab for angina and breathlessness

  A mobile health-based cardiac rehabilitation program is being tested to help people with INOCA feel better and move more.

  NIH research New York University School of Medicine · New York, United States · NIH-11600292

• Weight management and center-based heart health program for Black adults with CKD

  A multi-component lifestyle program is tested to help Black adults with chronic kidney disease lower blood pressure and improve heart and kidney health.

  NIH research Duke University · Durham, United States · NIH-11453611

• Remote collaborative care with contingency management for methamphetamine-related heart and lung disease

  A new program tests a remote care model that combines collaborative medical care with contingency management to help people with methamphetamine-associated heart and lung problems.

  NIH research Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah · Salt Lake City, United States · NIH-11422628

• Virtual cardiac rehab support for Veterans

  This project offers home-based cardiac rehabilitation with digital coaching and telehealth to help Veterans complete more rehab sessions after a heart event.

  NIH research Veterans Affairs Med Ctr San Francisco · San Francisco, United States · NIH-11422029

• Rehabbing with Peloton: a heart-healthy fitness program on a popular app for people after TAVR

  A patient-friendly program uses a commercial fitness app to help people recovering from transcatheter aortic valve replacement improve daily activity and physical fitness.

  NIH research University of Colorado Denver · Aurora, UNITED STATES · NIH-11419593

• Virtual World Cardiac Rehab to Boost Heart Health for Cardiac Patients

  A nationwide study will test a 12-week virtual world-based cardiac rehab program against standard center-based rehab to see if it improves heart health and participation for adults with heart disease.

  NIH research Mayo Clinic Rochester · Rochester, United States · NIH-11414849

• Inspiratory muscle training added to cardiac rehab for heart failure

  A Mayo Clinic study will test whether training the breathing muscles alongside standard cardiac rehab helps people with heart failure feel less breathless and move more easily.

  NIH research Mayo Clinic Rochester · Rochester, United States · NIH-11397613

• Improving heart rehab outcomes in older adults with personalized exercise plans

  A trial aims to tailor exercise intensity in cardiac rehabilitation for older adults to help them recover better after heart problems.

  NIH research Baystate Medical Center, INC. · Springfield, United States · NIH-11390473

• Mobile home-based cardiac rehabilitation for INOCA

  A mobile-health program delivers cardiac rehabilitation at home for people with INOCA to help reduce angina, shortness of breath, and fatigue.

  NIH research New York University School of Medicine · New York, United States · NIH-11388953

• Telehealth-enabled hybrid cardiac rehab to boost engagement after ACS

  A telehealth-enabled hybrid cardiac rehabilitation program is being tested against traditional clinic-based rehab to see if it improves patient engagement and functional health after a heart attack.

  NIH research Columbia University Health Sciences · New York, United States · NIH-11387644

• Supportive Training After Cardiac Rehab with Virtual Engagement

  A 6-month program tests virtual coaching and social support to help older adults who finished cardiac rehab stay more active.

  NIH research University of California, San Francisco · San Francisco, United States · NIH-11385459

• mHealth-based heart rehab for INOCA patients

  A home-based heart rehabilitation program using mobile health tools to help people with INOCA reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.

  NIH research New York University School of Medicine · New York, United States · NIH-11379972

• Home-based cardiac rehab after transcatheter valve procedures powered by a new mobile health program

  A large study tests a convenient home-based heart rehab program using a mobile health plan to help older adults recover well after transcatheter heart valve interventions.

  NIH research Vanderbilt University Medical Center · Nashville, United States · NIH-11378352

• Understanding long-term value of cardiac rehabilitation in diverse adults

  A large study will look at how well cardiac rehabilitation works over time for adults, using real-world data.

  NIH research Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · Boston, United States · NIH-11378041

• A technology-based plan to help heart patients keep healthy habits after rehab

  A plan using everyday technology to help adults who finished cardiac rehab stay active, eat well, and take medicines, especially those who face barriers.

  NIH research Miriam Hospital · Providence, United States · NIH-11362437

• Home Peloton cardiac rehab for people recovering from TAVR

  This project offers an 8-week Peloton-based at-home exercise program to help people become more active and recover after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).

  NIH research University of Colorado Denver · Aurora, UNITED STATES · NIH-11328699

• Modified cardiac rehabilitation to improve physical and emotional recovery after stroke

  A tailored cardiac rehabilitation program uses progressive aerobic and strength exercise to help people recovering from stroke improve fitness, daily function, and mood.

  NIH research Medical University of South Carolina · Charleston, United States · NIH-11262869

• Making home-based cardiac rehab easier for frail Veterans with heart disease

  A two-part program to help older Veterans with heart disease, multiple medical problems, or frailty start and stick with home-based cardiac rehabilitation.

  NIH research Veterans Health Administration · Pittsburgh, United States · NIH-11260262

• Hybrid telehealth and clinic cardiac rehabilitation after a heart attack

  This project compares a telehealth‑enhanced hybrid cardiac rehab program with standard clinic-based rehab to help people recovering from an acute coronary syndrome stay engaged and improve strength and daily function.

  NIH research Columbia University Health Sciences · New York, United States · NIH-11193919

• Personalized exercise testing to improve heart rehabilitation for older adults

  This project uses exercise tests and customized workout intensity to help older adults get fitter and recover better during cardiac rehabilitation.

  NIH research Baystate Medical Center, INC. · Springfield, United States · NIH-11178393

• Personalized program to reduce exercise anxiety during cardiac rehabilitation

  This program helps people in cardiac rehab overcome fear of exercise so they can be more active and stick with their workouts.

  NIH research Rutgers, the State Univ of N.j. · Piscataway, United States · NIH-11142595

• Virtual coaching and peer support to stay active after cardiac rehab

  This project offers virtual coaching and small-group peer support to help people 60 and older keep up physical activity after finishing cardiac rehabilitation.

  NIH research University of California, San Francisco · San Francisco, United States · NIH-11128660

• Mobile cardiac rehabilitation for people with INOCA (ischemia without blocked arteries)

  This project offers a home-based mobile cardiac rehab program using a smartphone app and wearable trackers to help people with ischemia but no blocked coronary arteries (INOCA) reduce symptoms and improve daily function.

  NIH research New York University School of Medicine · New York, United States · NIH-11128440

• Home-based heart recovery program with mobile health after heart valve procedures

  This program helps older adults recover at home after a heart valve procedure using a mobile health exercise plan.

  NIH research Vanderbilt University Medical Center · Nashville, United States · NIH-11123158

• Improving physical and mental health after stroke through modified cardiac rehabilitation

  This study is looking at how a special exercise program can help stroke survivors, especially those dealing with depression, feel better both physically and emotionally.

  NIH research Medical University of South Carolina · Charleston, United States · NIH-11049465

• Improving cardiac rehabilitation participation for patients with low income

  This study is looking to find out what makes it hard for people with limited financial resources to join heart rehab programs, and it will also create a helpful community program to make these services easier to access and more welcoming for them.

  NIH research Johns Hopkins University · Baltimore, United States · NIH-11020973

• Improving access to cardiac rehabilitation for older veterans with multiple health issues

  This study is looking to help veterans with heart issues get better support for their recovery by creating a personalized plan that makes it easier for them to participate in heart rehab programs from home.

  NIH research Veterans Health Administration · Pittsburgh, United States · NIH-11007156

• Using Peloton for cardiac rehabilitation after heart valve surgery

  This study is looking at how using the Peloton fitness app can help people recovering from heart valve surgery get more active and stay healthy, making it easier for them to join in on their rehab from home.

  NIH research University of Colorado Denver · Aurora, UNITED STATES · NIH-10985622

• Helping older adults stay active after heart rehabilitation through virtual support

  This study is designed to help older adults with heart issues stay active after finishing their rehab by offering virtual coaching, support, and encouragement over six months, so they can improve their health and well-being.

  NIH research University of California, San Francisco · San Francisco, United States · NIH-10980435

• Improving cardiac rehabilitation for older adults through personalized exercise plans

  This study is looking at how to make heart rehab better for older adults by creating personalized exercise plans based on their fitness levels, so they can recover well and stay active in a way that suits their health needs.

  NIH research Baystate Medical Center, INC. · Springfield, United States · NIH-10903726

• Helping older adults overcome exercise anxiety during cardiac rehabilitation

  This study is all about helping older adults with heart issues who feel anxious about exercising, by using a friendly program that helps them get more comfortable with physical activity so they can stick to their exercise routines and improve their heart health.

  NIH research Rutgers, the State Univ of N.j. · Piscataway, United States · NIH-10887611

• Using mobile technology to improve heart rehabilitation outcomes

  This study is looking at how a mobile health app can help heart patients stick to their rehab programs after a heart event, making it easier for them to get better and enjoy life more.

  NIH research Mayo Clinic Rochester · Rochester, United States · NIH-10887515

• Remote cardiac rehabilitation for teens with congenital heart disease

  This study is testing a 12-week online exercise program for teens with congenital heart disease to help them get fitter and feel better, all from the comfort of their own homes.

  NIH research Children's Mercy Hosp (Kansas City, Mo) · Kansas City, United States · NIH-10886097

• Factors affecting participation in cardiac rehabilitation after heart surgery

  This study is looking into why some people don’t join cardiac rehabilitation after heart surgery, even though it can really help them recover and feel better, and it aims to find ways to encourage more patients to take part in these important programs.

  NIH research University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor, United States · NIH-10851738

• Helping older adults with heart failure stick to their medication plans.

  This study is looking to help older adults with heart failure stick to their medication by connecting it to what really matters to them in life, making it feel more meaningful and motivating.

  NIH research Miriam Hospital · Providence, United States · NIH-10824842

• Using mobile health technology for cardiac rehabilitation in patients with non-obstructive coronary artery disease

  This study is looking at how using mobile health technology can help people with ischemia but no blocked arteries get heart rehab at home, making it easier and more affordable for them to improve their health and quality of life.

  NIH research New York University School of Medicine · New York, United States · NIH-10755925

• Helping older adults with heart failure stick to their medication during rehabilitation

  This study is looking for ways to help older adults with heart failure stick to their medication while they go through cardiac rehab by helping them connect their medicine to what matters most to them in life.

  NIH research Miriam Hospital · Providence, United States · NIH-10617355

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How many Cardiac Rehabilitation clinical trials are recruiting right now?

20, as of November 12, 2026. 1 of them was first registered in the last 30 days. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 12 countries. The most sites are in United States (8 trials), Denmark (2 trials), Norway (1 trial), Switzerland (1 trial), Netherlands (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 4: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

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