Improving access to cardiac rehabilitation for older veterans with multiple health issues
Official title: Transition to Cardiac Rehabilitation (T2C) to Address Barriers of Multimorbidity and Frailty
Funded at Veterans Health Administration · NIH-11007156 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Health Administration NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5I01HX003518-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11007156 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older veterans with cardiovascular disease who also have multiple health conditions and may struggle with traditional rehabilitation methods.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not veterans or those without cardiovascular disease may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing participation in cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs for veterans who have experienced cardiovascular disease (CVD) and face challenges due to multiple health conditions and frailty. It introduces a two-phase intervention called Transition to Cardiac Rehabilitation (T2CR), which includes an initial face-to-face assessment to identify individual risks and needs, followed by personalized plans to facilitate home-based rehabilitation. The goal is to make CR more accessible and effective for veterans who may struggle with traditional rehabilitation formats.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the health outcomes and quality of life for veterans recovering from cardiovascular events.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives in home-based cardiac rehabilitation have shown promise, indicating that this approach could be effective for the target population.
Where this research is happening
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Veterans Health Administration
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Forman, Daniel E. — Veterans Health Administration
- Study coordinator: Forman, Daniel E.
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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.