Holistic Empowerment Assistance Recovery Transformation for Cardiac Rehabilitation
Official title: Support for Recovery and Return to Life After a Cardiovascular Event - 'E' and 'M' Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Run by Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases Dedinje · NCT07927751 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A digital HEART app is being tested to help adults 40–65 with acute or chronic coronary syndromes see if they can better follow lifelong cardiac rehab and secondary prevention after a heart event.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 40 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases Dedinje Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Belgrade) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | January 1, 2028 |
| Study ends | January 1, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | November 10, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07927751 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 40–65 with acute or chronic coronary syndromes who can engage in ongoing rehabilitation and do not have severe mobility or communication impairments.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with left ventricular ejection fraction below 30% or those with significant comorbidities may derive limited or no benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This project aims to test the HEART application as a tool to support ongoing secondary prevention and the long-term phases of cardiac rehabilitation for patients recovering from a heart event. The study will be conducted at the Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases Dedinje in Belgrade, with the app developed through a collaboration with the World Bank and governed by the institution’s ethics committee. Eligible participants are adults aged 40–65 with acute or chronic coronary syndromes, and the program excludes those with severe heart failure or significant mobility or speech barriers. The trial describes a PoC development stage and plans academic study initiation pending ethics approval. The approach emphasizes specialized care at tertiary centers followed by local care, leveraging digital support to maintain rehabilitation efforts over time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the HEART app could help patients maintain adherence to long-term rehabilitation and preventive routines after a cardiac event.
How similar studies have gone: Previous efforts in digital cardiac rehabilitation show potential benefits, but this program represents a PoC and may be among the early Serbian-focused digital health rehabilitation initiatives.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with acute and chronic coronary syndromes * Age between 40 and 65 years Exclusion Criteria: * Left ventricular ejection fraction \<30% * Significant comorbidities (e.g., impaired mobility, speech difficulties, chronic renal failure)
Where it's running
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Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases Dedinje
Belgrade, Serbia Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ivana Burazor, MD, PhD
- Email: ivana.burazor@gmail.com
- Phone: +381113601700
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.