HEART DISEASES

This trial tests whether a virtual world-based cardiac rehabilitation program can improve heart health and participation compared to standard in-person rehab. The program, called Destination Cardiac Rehab, is a 3D interactive telehealth option that patients can use from home. Res…

This study is testing a new artificial heart valve, called the TRIFORMIS RESILIA, for people who need their tricuspid valve replaced. The tricuspid valve controls blood flow between two right heart chambers. Researchers will follow 75 adults who receive this valve during surgery …

This trial tests a program called ONLOOP that reminds adult survivors of childhood cancer to get important screening tests. These tests can find late effects like heart disease or second cancers early. About 900 survivors in Ontario will be randomly assigned to get the reminders …

This study will test whether adding a special breathing exercise (inspiratory muscle training) to standard cardiac rehab helps heart patients recover better. About 80 adults who have been hospitalized for a heart condition will take part. The main goal is to see if the training i…

This pilot study will test whether a women-focused education program, called Cardiac College for Women, helps women with heart disease learn more about their condition and feel better. About 50 women in cardiac rehab across Canada will either get the program plus usual care or us…

This study watches how dilated cardiomyopathy (a weakened heart muscle) progresses in adults with specific BAG3 gene changes. Researchers will track heart function and health events over time in 30 participants. No treatment is given—the goal is to better understand the disease.…