Group-based cardiac telerehabilitation for coronary artery disease patients
Group-based Cardiac Telerehabilitation and Its Effectiveness
This study is testing if a group-based online rehab program can help people with coronary artery disease feel better and make healthier lifestyle changes after their heart procedure.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 198 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Eastern Finland Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Tuusula, Uusimaa) |
| Trial ID | NCT05923580 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a group-based cardiac telerehabilitation model for patients with coronary artery disease following percutaneous coronary intervention. Conducted across two university hospitals in Finland, it involves 198 participants who can choose between standard care and the telerehabilitation program. The study measures outcomes such as quality of life, treatment adherence, and lifestyle changes at baseline and at 3, 6, and 12 months post-intervention. The aim is to determine if telerehabilitation can improve health outcomes for these patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 100 who have undergone percutaneous coronary intervention and are being treated in a digital care pathway healthcare unit.
Not a fit: Patients without a diagnosis of coronary artery disease or those who have undergone surgeries other than percutaneous coronary intervention may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance the quality of life and treatment adherence for patients recovering from coronary artery disease.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with telerehabilitation approaches, indicating potential for success in this novel application.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants must have patients with coronary heart disease two months after percutaneous coronary intervention. * Participants must have ≥18 years of age, and ≤100 years of age * Participants are being treated in a healthcare unit that uses digital care pathways for coronary patients. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants must not have coronary artery disease diagnosed. * Participants have been in other operations than percutaneous coronary intervention.
Where this trial is running
Tuusula, Uusimaa
- Renuka Julia Jacobsson — Tuusula, Uusimaa, Finland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Renuka J Jacobsson, MHSc
- Email: renukaj@uef.fi
- Phone: +358504111741
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.