INOCA-mobile heart rehab for angina and breathlessness
Official title: mHealth-CArdiac REhabilitation for INOCA (INOCA-CARE)
Funded at New York University School of Medicine · NIH-11600292 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A mobile health-based cardiac rehabilitation program is being tested to help people with INOCA feel better and move more.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $21,940 |
| NIH project number | 3R01HL170666-03S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11600292 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with ischemia but no obstructive coronary arteries who have symptomatic INOCA and are candidates for home-based rehabilitation.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without INOCA or those unable to participate in a home-based program for medical or logistical reasons may see no benefit.
What this research studies
This project tests a home-based, mobile health–driven cardiac rehabilitation approach for people with INOCA, aiming to improve symptoms and quality of life. It uses wearable and mobile technologies to guide exercise, monitor activity, and support remote coaching. The goal is to overcome barriers like travel, cost, and caregiving that limit participation in traditional rehab. By delivering CR remotely, the study seeks to make effective heart-healthy care accessible to more patients with INOCA.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients with INOCA could experience fewer symptoms and better daily functioning through convenient, home-based rehabilitation.
How similar studies have gone: Previous mobile CR programs show promise in broader CAD populations, but this is among the first focused on INOCA.
Where this research is happening
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New York University School of Medicine
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Reynolds, Harmony R — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Reynolds, Harmony R
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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.