Personal support boosts heart recovery in women

NCT ID NCT04693988

Completed Disease control Sponsor: University of Vermont Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a case manager—who provides phone support, a home visit, and lifestyle counseling—can help women attend cardiac rehabilitation after a heart attack or heart surgery. Cardiac rehab is proven to reduce mortality and improve quality of life, but women are less likely to attend than men. The trial enrolls women with qualifying heart conditions who live in the Burlington, Vermont area and tracks whether they attend rehab sessions within four months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Case management (phone support, home visit, counseling)
What this could lead to: If it works, this approach could help more women attend cardiac rehab, leading to better recovery and fewer future heart problems.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study. The case management may not significantly improve attendance, and results may not apply to all women.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

congestive heart failure myocardial infarction

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CARDIAC REHABILITATION

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Locations

University of Vermont Medical Center

Burlington, Vermont, 05405, United States

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