Understanding and improving health for people with type 2 heart attacks
Official title: Improving the Health Status of Individuals with Type 2 Myocardial Infarction
Funded at Massachusetts General Hospital · NIH-10903727 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how people who have type 2 heart attacks feel compared to those with type 1 heart attacks, and it wants to hear from both patients and doctors about how helpful exercise programs can be for recovery, with the goal of improving care for everyone affected by heart issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | August 9, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $196,384 |
| NIH project number | 5K23HL167659-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10903727 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have experienced a type 2 myocardial infarction, particularly older adults with multiple health conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have experienced type 1 myocardial infarctions or those without a history of heart attacks may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on individuals who experience type 2 myocardial infarctions, which occur due to an imbalance in oxygen supply and demand in the heart. The study aims to explore the differences in health status between patients with type 2 and type 1 heart attacks, as well as to gather insights from patients and healthcare providers about the benefits and acceptance of cardiac rehabilitation. By increasing the use of exercise-based rehabilitation, which is effective for type 1 heart attacks, the research seeks to improve outcomes for those affected by type 2 heart attacks. The methodology includes collecting patient-reported data and clinician feedback to inform future treatment strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and quality of life for patients who have experienced type 2 myocardial infarctions.
How similar studies have gone: While exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation has shown success for type 1 myocardial infarctions, the application of such strategies for type 2 myocardial infarctions is less explored, making this research relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mccarthy, Cian Patrick — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Mccarthy, Cian Patrick
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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.