Using Peloton for cardiac rehabilitation after heart valve surgery
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-10985622 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how using the Peloton fitness app can help people recovering from heart valve surgery get more active and stay healthy, making it easier for them to join in on their rehab from home.
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, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $792,235 |
| NIH project number | 1R61HL169336-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10985622 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have recently undergone transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and are looking for accessible rehabilitation options.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not recovering from TAVR or those who do not have access to the Peloton platform may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the use of the Peloton fitness platform to enhance physical activity in patients recovering from transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). The program, called Rehabbing with Peloton, is an 8-week intervention designed to provide accessible cardiac rehabilitation through a mobile app, addressing barriers such as transportation and scheduling that often prevent patients from participating in traditional rehabilitation programs. By engaging both patients and cardiologists, the study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of this approach and its potential for broader implementation in the future.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve physical activity levels and overall recovery for patients after heart valve surgery.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that mobile health interventions can effectively improve patient engagement and outcomes in rehabilitation settings, suggesting a promising avenue for this approach.
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.