Heart rehab from your couch? study tests Home-Based recovery

NCT ID NCT04938661

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Mayo Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether doing cardiac rehab at home, or a mix of home and clinic sessions, works as well as going to the clinic for all sessions. 206 heart patients participated, using a mobile health platform and home exercise. The goal was to see if flexible options could improve recovery and reduce hospital readmissions.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: mobile health platform and home-based exercise program
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer heart patients more flexible rehab options that are as effective as traditional clinic visits.
What could go wrong: This is a completed study with 206 participants, so results are limited in size. Home-based rehab may not suit all patients, and adherence could vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute coronary syndrome acute myocardial infarction Angina, Stable heart failure intermediate coronary syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION HEART FAILURE PERCUTANEOUS CORONARY INTERVENTION STABLE ANGINA PECTORIS

Heart rehab from your couch? study tests Home-Based recovery

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