Remote exercise program after spontaneous coronary artery dissection
Official title: Exercise Support and Rehabilitation for Patients After Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection- a Feasibility Study
Run by University of Leicester · NCT06955663 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests a remote exercise program to see if it’s doable for women recovering from SCAD events.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Leicester Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Leicester, Leicestershire) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | August 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | May 14, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06955663 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adult women (18+) with angiographically confirmed SCAD referred to the Leicester clinic, with preserved left ventricular function (EF >45%) and blood pressure within limits, who can access the internet via smartphone.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with SCAD who cannot travel to Leicester, lack internet access, or have contraindications to exercise may not benefit from this remote approach.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional study aims to determine the feasibility of delivering a remote exercise rehabilitation program to women recovering from spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD). It will enroll eligible participants who have SCAD confirmed by angiography and are referred to a regional clinic, and assess recruitment, adherence, safety, and usability of a home-based exercise approach. The program focuses on age-appropriate, gender-specific considerations since SCAD patients are often younger women, differing from traditional cardiac rehab populations. Results will inform whether a fully powered randomized trial is practical and how to optimize remote cardiac rehabilitation for this group.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the remote program could provide a feasible path to safer, accessible exercise-based recovery for SCAD patients, potentially improving recovery confidence and physical function.
How similar studies have gone: Prior observational data suggested feasibility of exercise after SCAD, but there is limited randomized trial evidence; this study tests feasibility in a randomized or structured framework.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Female * Aged ≥18 years. * Diagnosed with angiographically confirmed SCAD and referred to the Leicester SCAD clinic. * Ejection fraction \>45%. * Blood pressure \<180/100. Resting heart rate \<100bpm Exclusion Criteria: * No SCAD diagnosis. * Unable to travel to Leicester Hospital for their SCAD clinic appointment. * Unable to give informed consent. * No smart phone or internet access * Unable to understand verbal explanations in English.
Where it's running
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University Hospitals of Leicester
Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: David Adlam, BA BM BCh DPhil FRCP FESC — University of Leicester
- Study coordinator: Noemi Vadaszy, BSc, MSc, PhD
- Email: nv96@leicester.ac.uk
- Phone: + 44 116 258 3828
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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.