Home exercise program using mobile technology for heart failure patients with LVADs
Official title: Home-based Exercise Program Using Mobile Technology After Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation
Funded at University of Pennsylvania · NIH-10927206 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a home exercise program using mobile technology to help people with a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) get stronger and more active, making their lives better after heart failure.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | September 11, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $502,096 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL166621-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10927206 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have recently undergone LVAD implantation and are looking to enhance their physical activity and recovery.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not candidates for LVAD implantation or those with severe comorbidities that prevent participation in exercise may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates a home-based exercise program designed for patients who have received a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) due to advanced heart failure. The program utilizes mobile technology to guide patients through walking and strengthening exercises, aiming to improve their physical activity levels and overall functional capacity. By starting rehabilitation earlier and outside of a clinical setting, the study seeks to enhance the quality of life for LVAD recipients. Participants will follow a standardized exercise protocol that adapts based on their progress, monitored through mobile devices.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the physical health and daily functioning of patients with LVADs.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that home-based exercise programs can be beneficial for various patient populations, suggesting potential success for this novel approach in LVAD recipients.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Vidula, Himabindu — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Vidula, Himabindu
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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.