Personal coach helps seniors rebuild strength after heart trouble

NCT ID NCT03922529

Summary

This study tested a special coaching program designed to help adults aged 70 and older recover after a heart-related hospitalization. The program provided personalized guidance to help participants start and stick with cardiac rehabilitation, which includes exercise and lifestyle changes. Researchers compared the coaching program to usual care to see if it helped people move better, feel more confident, and avoid return trips to the hospital.

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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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