New coaching model boosts cardiac rehab use in seniors

NCT ID NCT03922529

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Daniel Forman, MD Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested a coaching program called MACRO-I for adults aged 70 and older who had a heart event. The program used coaches to guide patients through starting cardiac rehab, either at a center, at home, or a mix of both. 416 participants were split into the coaching group or usual care to see if coaching improved mobility and recovery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: coaching program (MACRO-I) to support cardiac rehabilitation
What this could lead to: If successful, this coaching model could help more older adults recover mobility and function after a heart event, making cardiac rehab more accessible.
What could go wrong: This is a completed study, so results are available but may not apply to all older adults. The coaching approach may not work for everyone, and benefits might be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CARDIAC REHABILITATION CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES TRANSITION OF CARE

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15260, United States
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare system

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15240, United States
Washington University in St. Louis

St Louis, Missouri, 63130, United States

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