Rehabbing with Peloton: a heart-healthy fitness program on a popular app for people after TAVR
Official title: Rehabbing with Peloton: Commercially Available Fitness mHealth for Cardiac Rehabilitation among Individuals Recovering from Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
Funded at University of Colorado Denver · NIH-11419593 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A patient-friendly program uses a commercial fitness app to help people recovering from transcatheter aortic valve replacement improve daily activity and physical fitness.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $758,935 |
| NIH project number | 5R33HL169336-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11419593 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults who have undergone transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and are eligible for a home-based rehabilitation program.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with contraindications to physical activity or those unable to use mobile apps may not benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This project plans to first prepare, then run a randomized trial to see if using the Peloton app can help TAVR patients become more physically active. It focuses on delivering a rehabilitation program through a familiar consumer platform to reduce barriers like transportation and scheduling. The team has involved patients and doctors to tailor the app-based rehabilitation modules for heart recovery and practical use. If successful, the work will also explore how to implement the program broadly in real-world settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients recovering from TAVR could exercise more easily and improve their heart health using a widely available fitness app.
How similar studies have gone: Preliminary work suggests app-based rehabilitation can reach more patients, but large randomized trials in this specific population are needed.
Where this research is happening
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University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Portz, Jennifer — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Portz, Jennifer
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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.