Heart patients may stay active longer with coach calls and group support

NCT ID NCT01658683

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether a structured support program can help people with coronary artery disease maintain regular exercise after completing cardiac rehabilitation. Participants receive group counseling calls, personal phone check-ins, and introductions to community exercise programs. The goal is to see if they can sustain at least 30 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity on most days, compared to those receiving usual care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Exercise Facilitator Intervention
What this could lead to: If effective, this approach could help heart patients maintain regular exercise, reducing the risk of future heart problems and improving long-term health.
What could go wrong: The trial is early and the benefit may be modest. Some participants may not adhere to the program, and results may not apply to all heart patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

coronary artery disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Ottawa Heart Institute

Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y4W7, Canada
York University and University Health Network

Toronto, Ontario, M5G2C4, Canada

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