Internet-based family empowerment for elderly cardiac rehabilitation

Application of Improved Baduanjin Combined Cross-theoretical Model Based on Internet in Family Empowering Elderly PCI Cardiac Rehabilitation

Not applicable Interventional The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine · NCT06392958

This study is testing a new online program that helps families support elderly heart patients in their recovery after heart surgery to see if it improves their health and happiness.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment120 (estimated)
Ages60 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
SponsorThe Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine Academic / other
Locations1 site (Yiwu, Zhejiang)
Trial IDNCT06392958 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effectiveness of an improved Baduanjin exercise program combined with a cross-theoretical model delivered via the Internet, aimed at empowering families in the cardiac rehabilitation of elderly patients with coronary heart disease following PCI. A total of 120 patients aged 60 to 75 will be enrolled, and their rehabilitation outcomes will be assessed based on cardiac function, quality of life, medication adherence, and overall satisfaction. The goal is to develop a scientifically sound management plan for cardiac rehabilitation tailored to the needs of elderly patients.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are elderly patients aged 60 to 75 who have undergone their first PCI and have stable postoperative conditions.

Not a fit: Patients with uncontrolled arrhythmias, severe comorbidities, or disabilities affecting their ability to participate safely in the study may not benefit.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance the rehabilitation process and improve the quality of life for elderly patients recovering from coronary heart disease.

How similar studies have performed: While similar approaches have been explored, this specific combination of Internet-based family empowerment and traditional Chinese medicine exercises is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* (1) All met the diagnostic criteria for coronary heart disease;
* (2) PCI was performed for the first time with clear indications of PCI surgery;
* (3) Postoperative condition was stable;
* (4) NYHA cardiac function grade I-II;
* (5) Age 60 \~75 years old;
* (6) Patients and their family members gave informed consent to this study and signed informed consent, which met the ethical standards of human trials and was approved by the ethics committee of the hospital.

Exclusion Criteria:

* (1) Uncontrolled arrhythmias combined with hemodynamic abnormalities.
* (2) COPD, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, stroke and other factors affecting motor function.
* (3) Physical disability affecting safety and full participation in the experiment.
* (4) myocarditis, cardiomyopathy, liver and kidney insufficiency.
* (5) Aphasia, hearing impairment and other conditions affecting normal doctor-patient communication.

Where this trial is running

Yiwu, Zhejiang

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Coronary Heart DiseaseCoronary heart diseaseba duan jinCross-theoretical modelFamily empowerment
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