Improving heart and leg health care in rural communities with GDMT and guided exercise
Official title: Improving utilization of guideline directed medical therapy and structured exercise interventions in individuals with intermittent claudication in a rural setting
Funded at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic · NIH-11522027 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A rural-focused program aims to help people with intermittent claudication from peripheral artery disease get better with guideline-based medicines and a structured exercise plan.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lebanon, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2026 |
| Project end | January 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $222,259 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM148278-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11522027 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with intermittent claudication due to PAD living in rural northern New England who are eligible for GDMT and SET.
✕Less likely to help
Patients in urban settings or those not indicated for GDMT/SET may derive limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
People with intermittent claudication in rural areas often miss out on proven medical therapies and exercise programs. This project uses patient records and interviews to understand who is not receiving GDMT and SET and why, then tests a mobile exercise app to support feasible, real-world use. By collaborating with rural health groups and implementation experts, the study will tailor solutions to local barriers and workflows. If successful, this work could make comprehensive PAD care more reachable for rural patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, rural patients with PAD may experience better symptom control and improved cardiovascular health through higher use of GDMT and structured exercise.
How similar studies have gone: Prior urban-focused work has identified barriers; this study extends to rural populations and tests a mobile exercise solution.
Where this research is happening
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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic
Lebanon, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Scully, Rebecca E — Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic
- Study coordinator: Scully, Rebecca E
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.