mHealth-based heart rehab for INOCA patients
Official title: mHealth-CArdiac REhabilitation for INOCA (INOCA-CARE)
Funded at New York University School of Medicine · NIH-11379972 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A home-based heart rehabilitation program using mobile health tools to help people with INOCA reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.
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) | $497,309 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL170666-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11379972 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults diagnosed with INOCA who have ischemic symptoms and limited access to traditional cardiac rehabilitation.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without access to compatible mobile technology or those with contraindications to exercise may see limited or no benefit.
What this research studies
This project tests how a mobile health–enabled cardiac rehabilitation program works for patients with ischemia but no obstructive coronary artery disease. The approach blends remote monitoring of activity and symptoms with coaching to support exercise and recovery at home. Researchers at NYU School of Medicine will enroll INOCA patients and guide them through a remote CR plan to see if it improves daily functioning and symptoms. The study aims to overcome barriers like distance, costs, and caregiving duties that keep people from traditional CR.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients with INOCA could access convenient, at-home rehabilitation that eases symptoms and improves daily life.
How similar studies have gone: Mobile CR approaches show promise, but this is among the first to test mHealth-CR specifically in 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.