Smart socks and breath trackers could revolutionize heart rehab

NCT ID NCT06871943

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study aims to see if wearable foot-pods (like Stryd) and breathing frequency monitors can accurately measure exercise intensity in people who have had a heart attack in the past 6 months. 24 participants will perform walking tests on flat ground and a treadmill while their oxygen use and breathing are tracked. The goal is to develop simple, wearable-based guidelines for safe exercise prescription in cardiac rehab.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this could give doctors a simple, wearable-based way to prescribe safe exercise levels for heart attack survivors.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, early study (24 people) that only looks at measurements, not treatment. The findings may not apply to all heart patients or real-world settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

myocardial infarction

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