Can home exercise help heart transplant patients recover better?

NCT ID NCT05824364

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study compares two different exercise programs for people who have recently had a heart transplant. One program is done at home with remote support, and the other is standard in-hospital rehab. The goal is to see which approach is safer and more effective at improving fitness and reducing complications like rejection or hospitalization. About 40 participants will be enrolled.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

telerehabilitation exercise program

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that a home-based exercise program is a safe and effective way to improve recovery and reduce complications after a heart transplant.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to all heart transplant patients. The exercise programs may not lead to significant improvements in health outcomes.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • IRCCS Fondazione Don Gnocchi, Milan

    RECRUITING

    Milan, Milan, 20148, Italy

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