eCardiacRehab: a home-based, patient-centered cardiac rehab program

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This multicenter randomized PROBE trial evaluates a hybrid, home-based cardiac rehabilitation program designed to be accessible to patients who may not attend traditional center-based rehab. The study compares eCardiacRehab to usual care in adults with coronary artery disease treated with PCI, focusing on cardiovascular outcomes, ED utilization, and quality of life. Secondary aims explore effects across subgroups (age, sex, hypertension, multimorbidity, mental health), medication adherence, risk factor burden, and non-inferiority to in-person rehabilitation when applicable. The trial also includes health economic analyses to assess cost-utility and overall value. Recruitment is conducted in Norway with internet-enabled participation and language considerations for Norwegian/Scandinavian speakers.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult Norwegian (or Scandinavian) speaking patients (≥ 18 years) who have a Norwegian national identification number
* With coronary artery disease after percutaneous coronary intervention
* Living at home
* Have internet available
* Provide signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with cognitive impairment that may interfere with the ability to comply with the study protocol
* Severe aortic stenosis
* Severe arrhythmias
* Expected lifetime less than one year as determined by study personnel
* Otherwise clinically unstable
* Not fully revascularized
* Awaits percutaneous coronary intervention or coronary artery bypass graft surgery
* Inability to comply with the study protocol due to any physical disability, somatic disease, or mental problems as determined by study personnel

Where it's running

• Haukeland University Hospital
  Bergen, Norway Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Tone M Norekvål, PhD — Haukeland University Hospital
• Study coordinator: Trond R Pettersen, PhD
• Email: trond.roed.pettersen@helse-bergen.no
• Phone: +4748124938

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.