Using mobile health technology for cardiac rehabilitation in patients with non-obstructive coronary artery disease
Official title: mHealth-CArdiac REhabilitation for INOCA (INOCA-CARE)
Funded at New York University School of Medicine · NIH-10755925 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how using mobile health technology can help people with ischemia but no blocked arteries get heart rehab at home, making it easier and more affordable for them to improve their health and 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 | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $593,250 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HL170666-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10755925 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with ischemia but without obstructive coronary artery disease who experience symptoms like angina and fatigue.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with obstructive coronary artery disease or those who do not experience ischemic symptoms may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the use of mobile health technology to provide cardiac rehabilitation for patients suffering from ischemia without obstructive coronary artery disease (INOCA). It aims to address the challenges these patients face in accessing traditional rehabilitation programs, such as long distances to facilities and high costs. By utilizing portable electronic devices, the study will deliver rehabilitation components at home, including exercise counseling and remote monitoring of physical activity. The goal is to evaluate the effectiveness of this approach in improving the quality of life for patients with INOCA.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the quality of life and symptom management for patients with INOCA.
How similar studies have gone: While mobile health-enabled cardiac rehabilitation programs are becoming more common, this specific approach for INOCA patients has not yet been tested.
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.