Helping older adults stay active after heart rehabilitation through virtual support
Supportive Training After Cardiac Rehabilitation Including Virtual Engagement: The STRIVE Study
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.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10980435 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on helping older adults with cardiovascular disease maintain physical activity after completing cardiac rehabilitation. It involves a 6-month program where participants receive virtual coaching that includes education, personalized feedback, and motivation, along with social support through small group interactions. The goal is to improve their physical activity levels and overall well-being, as many individuals struggle to stay active after rehabilitation. By understanding the factors that influence these changes, the research aims to provide effective strategies for long-term health benefits.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are older adults aged 60 and above who have recently completed cardiac rehabilitation.
Not a fit: Patients who are not recently discharged from cardiac rehabilitation or those under 60 years of age may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the quality of life and health outcomes for older adults recovering from cardiac events.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that virtual support and coaching can effectively improve adherence to physical activity in similar populations, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Park, Linda Grace — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Park, Linda Grace
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.