Heart attack survivors get a buddy: new program aims to keep them moving
NCT ID NCT05927363
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
After a heart attack, cardiac rehab helps patients get active, but many stop exercising within a year. This completed trial tested a program where a 'patient partner' (a fellow heart patient) and a healthcare professional provided support through two teleconsultation sessions over 4 months. The goal was to see if this approach helped 84 heart attack survivors maintain moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, measured by an accelerometer, compared to 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
- therapeutic educational consolidation program with a patient partner and caregiver
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could offer a simple way to help heart attack survivors maintain physical activity long-term, reducing their risk of future heart problems.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study (84 participants) that measured activity levels at 6 months. The results may not apply to all patients, and the program requires internet access and French fluency.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de Nîmes
Nîmes, 30900, France
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