Virtual cardiac rehab support for Veterans
Virtual Care Strategies to Improve Participation in Cardiac Rehabilitation among Veterans
This project offers home-based cardiac rehabilitation with digital coaching and telehealth to help Veterans complete more rehab sessions after a heart event.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Affairs Med Ctr San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11422029 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You would be offered home-based cardiac rehabilitation that combines exercise guidance, behavioral support, and remote digital coaching tailored for Veterans. The program uses telehealth visits, digital tools, and remote monitoring to encourage adherence and increase physical activity. The team will compare this virtual approach to usual care to see if Veterans complete more sessions and improve their functional capacity. Participation focuses on practical, easy-to-use technology so most Veterans can take part from home.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adult Veterans who are eligible for cardiac rehabilitation after events like myocardial infarction, coronary revascularization, or valve replacement and who receive VA care.
Not a fit: People who are not Veterans, who need only in-person rehab, or who cannot use or access the required telehealth technology may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could help Veterans complete more cardiac rehab sessions and improve physical function and long-term heart health.
How similar studies have performed: Previous randomized trials show home-based cardiac rehab can match clinic programs for outcomes, but combining scalable digital coaching specifically for Veterans is a newer approach.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- Veterans Affairs Med Ctr San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Park, Linda Grace — Veterans Affairs Med Ctr San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Park, Linda Grace
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.