Using telemedicine for home-based cardiac rehabilitation
Integration of Telemedicine and Home-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation: Feasibility, Efficacy, and Adherence
This study is testing whether a home-based heart rehab program using telemedicine can help people improve their health and quality of life after heart issues.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | ROM Technologies, INC Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 1 site (Brookfield, Connecticut) |
| Trial ID | NCT05972070 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the feasibility, efficacy, and adherence of a home-based cardiac rehabilitation program that integrates telemedicine. Participants will undergo an initial review and then engage in 36 rehabilitation sessions, which include exercise training, nutritional counseling, and various health assessments. The program aims to improve quality of life and manage risk factors through remote interactions with cardiac rehab specialists. The study will assess multiple health metrics, including metabolic activity and psychosocial factors.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 who have recently undergone coronary artery revascularization and are classified as NYHA Functional Class I or II.
Not a fit: Patients who are under 18, have advanced heart failure, or have recently experienced acute coronary syndrome may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance access to cardiac rehabilitation for patients, improving their recovery and overall health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with telemedicine in cardiac rehabilitation, indicating that this approach is both feasible and potentially effective.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Over the age of 18 2. NYHA Functional Class I, II, 3. Recent (within 60 days) status post coronary artery revascularization for atherosclerotic coronary artery disease (coronary artery bypass grafting or percutaneous coronary revascularization with stent implantation) 4. Candidate for traditional center-based cardiac rehabilitation Exclusion Criteria: 1. Under the age of 18 2. Adults lacking capacity to consent. 3. NYHA Functional Class III, IV 4. Acute coronary syndrome 5. Systolic heart failure (LV EF \<40%) 6. Status post cardiac surgery for structural heart disease or heart transplant 7. Percutaneous coronary angioplasty 8. Adults lacking capacity to consent. 9. Pregnant women
Where this trial is running
Brookfield, Connecticut
- ROMTech — Brookfield, Connecticut, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: LaToya T. King
- Email: Latoya.King@romtech.com
- Phone: 2035184735
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.