New app could bring heart rehab home for valve patients
NCT ID NCT06077201
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a home-based cardiac rehabilitation program delivered through a custom app for people who have had a heart valve procedure. Participants who choose not to attend center-based rehab are randomly assigned to usual care, the app with self-guided content, or the app with added video calls from an exercise physiologist. The goal is to see if the app helps improve physical activity, quality of life, and reduce hospital visits.
What this could mean
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Active substance
custom mobile app with education, counseling, and activity guidance; some participants also get video calls with an exercise physiologist
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a convenient, effective alternative to center-based cardiac rehab for people who can't attend in person.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively early-stage study with 240 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The app-based approach may not work for those who are not comfortable with technology.
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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