Telehealth-enabled hybrid cardiac rehab to boost engagement after ACS
Official title: Comparing a Novel Telehealth-enabled Hybrid Cardiac Rehabilitation Program to Clinic-based Cardiac Rehabilitation for Improving Patient Engagement and Functional Outcomes after ACS
Funded at Columbia University Health Sciences · NIH-11387644 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A telehealth-enabled hybrid cardiac rehabilitation program is being tested against traditional clinic-based rehab to see if it improves patient engagement and functional health after a heart attack.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $2,315,620 |
| NIH project number | 4R01MD019189-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11387644 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults recovering from acute coronary syndrome who are eligible for cardiac rehab and willing to participate in telehealth or hybrid rehab.
✕Less likely to help
Patients unable or unwilling to use telehealth or who have contraindications to exercise may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project tests a home-and-clinic hybrid rehab approach that combines virtual care with in-person sessions to help people recover after an acute coronary syndrome. It uses patient-centered design and implementation science to create and test a feasible telehealth program. The study aims to see whether the hybrid model matches or surpasses traditional rehab in improving daily functioning and quality of life, while increasing participation among diverse groups. Participants will be adults recovering from ACS who would be offered enrollment in the telehealth-hybrid program or standard clinic rehab.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could have easier access to high-quality rehab that fits their lives, potentially improving heart health and daily functioning.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies show virtual and hybrid rehab can improve access and adherence, though effectiveness varies by population.
Where this research is happening
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Columbia University Health Sciences
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Duran, Andrea T — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Duran, Andrea T
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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.