Remote cardiac rehabilitation for teens with congenital heart disease
Remotely Delivered Cardiac Rehabilitation for Adolescents with Congenital Heart Disease
This study is testing a 12-week online exercise program for teens with congenital heart disease to help them get fitter and feel better, all from the comfort of their own homes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Mercy Hosp (Kansas City, Mo) NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kansas City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10886097 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a remote cardiac rehabilitation program designed specifically for adolescents with congenital heart disease. It aims to improve their cardiorespiratory fitness through a 12-week program that utilizes group video conferencing technology for guided aerobic and resistance exercises. By delivering rehabilitation sessions at home, the program seeks to eliminate barriers such as travel costs and time commitments for families. The study will assess the effectiveness of this approach in enhancing fitness levels and overall quality of life for these patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents diagnosed with congenital heart disease, particularly those who have undergone specific surgical repairs.
Not a fit: Patients with congenital heart disease who are not adolescents or those who have severe comorbidities that prevent participation in exercise may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the physical fitness and quality of life for adolescents with congenital heart disease.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that pediatric cardiac rehabilitation programs can improve fitness levels in children, but the specific application of remote rehabilitation for this population is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Kansas City, United States
- Children's Mercy Hosp (Kansas City, Mo) — Kansas City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: White, David a — Children's Mercy Hosp (Kansas City, Mo)
- Study coordinator: White, David a
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 below.