Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Mobile health cardiac rehabilitation for patients with ischemia and no obstructive coronary disease

Official title: mHealth-CArdiac REhabilitation for INOCA (INOCA-CARE)

Run by NYU Langone Health · NCT06829160 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if a mobile health program that includes activity tracking and counseling can help people with ischemia but no blocked arteries feel better and improve their health.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment250 (estimated)
SponsorNYU Langone Health
Academic / other
Locations1 site (New York, New York)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 21, 2025
Main results expectedJuly 2027
Study endsMay 2029
Registry record updatedApril 23, 2026
Trial IDNCT06829160 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and over diagnosed with ischemia and non-obstructive coronary arteries.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are non-ambulatory, have severe cognitive impairment, or are unable to use mobile health technology may not benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

This multi-site pragmatic randomized trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a mobile health cardiac rehabilitation (mHealth-CR) program for patients diagnosed with ischemia and no obstructive coronary artery disease (INOCA). A total of 250 participants will be randomized to receive either mHealth-CR, which includes activity tracking, weekly counseling, and exercise documentation, or usual care over a 3-month period. The study will assess improvements in health status, physical activity, exercise capacity, and depressive symptoms among participants. The goal is to determine if mHealth-CR can enhance quality of life and overall health outcomes for this patient population.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the health status and quality of life for patients with INOCA.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using mobile health interventions for cardiac rehabilitation, suggesting potential success for this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18 and over
* Diagnosis of Ischemia with Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries (INOCA) based on evidence of ischemia and/or ischemic symptoms, plus non-obstructive Coronary artery disease (CAD) on computed tomography (CT) or invasive angiography

Exclusion Criteria:

* Seattle Angina Questionnaire (SAQ) = 100
* Non-ambulatory
* Pregnant
* Moderate or severe cognitive impairment
* Unable/willing to provide consent
* Incarcerated
* Unable to use mHealth
* Severe osteoarthritis or joint replacement within 3 months
* Parkinsons disease or other movement disorders
* Regular use of walker
* Life expectancy \< 12 months
* Clinical judgement concerning other safety or non-adherence issues
* Unable to read and communicate in English since the app content is currently only available in English.

Where it's running

  • NYU Langone Health
    New York, New York, United States
    Recruiting

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.