CARDIAC REHABILITATION

This study tests a face-to-face program called Transition to Cardiac Rehabilitation (T2CR) for Veterans with heart disease who also have other health problems or frailty. The goal is to help them build skills and motivation to successfully participate in home-based cardiac rehab.…

This study looks at whether a specially designed cardiac rehabilitation program for people treated at safety net hospitals helps more patients attend rehab sessions compared to standard care. About 100 adults who have had a heart attack, heart surgery, or other heart conditions w…

This study looks for the best ways to help people from under-resourced groups keep up healthy behaviors after finishing cardiac rehabilitation. About 400 adults who have completed at least 6 rehab sessions will try different support programs, from low- to high-intensity. The goal…

This study compares a women-only cardiac rehabilitation program to the standard mixed-gender program for women with heart conditions. Researchers want to see if the women-only approach leads to better attendance and heart health improvements. About 60 women aged 40-80 will partic…

This study tests if a structured home exercise plan focused on balance and strength can help people in cardiac rehab improve their physical function and reduce fall risk. Researchers will measure changes in balance confidence, quality of life, and fall risk in 128 participants. T…

This study tests whether a special activity score, called the Antwerp Activity Index (AAI), can help people who finished a hospital-based heart rehab program stay physically active. About 318 adults will wear a smartwatch for 4 months and do an exercise test. Half will get the AA…

This study looks at whether adding strength and balance exercises to standard cardiac rehab classes helps older adults (50+) improve their physical fitness and feel more confident. About 53 participants will be split into two groups: one doing the usual aerobic exercises, and the…

This study tests whether adding a special program for sleep and stress (called RESST) to standard cardiac rehabilitation helps people with heart disease recover better. About 200 adults who have sleep or stress issues will take part. Researchers will measure sleep quality, stress…

This study tests a special rehabilitation program designed to help people who survived a sudden cardiac arrest outside the hospital return to work. The program includes personalized support and is added to usual care. Researchers will compare how many participants are working 12 …

This study will follow 10,000 people with heart conditions (like heart failure, heart attack, or bypass surgery) who are going through cardiac rehab at a clinic in Davos, Switzerland. Researchers will collect health data, blood samples, and patient reports to learn what helps peo…

This study looks at whether men and women maintain physical activity differently during and after cardiac rehabilitation. Researchers will track daily steps and fitness levels of 150 participants over 10 months. The goal is to understand barriers to staying active, which can help…

This study looks at how health changes after infective endocarditis, a serious heart infection, and whether a 12-week supervised exercise program can improve recovery. About 50 adults who had the infection will fill out health surveys, do physical tests, and share their experienc…

This study looks at 62 people with heart failure to understand why some get better with exercise rehab while others don't. Researchers will measure oxygen use during exercise and check tiny blood molecules called microRNAs. The goal is to find markers that could help personalize …