Can a personalized exercise plan boost heart rehab for seniors?
NCT ID NCT05925634
First seen Aug 04, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a personalized exercise prescription, based on a graded exercise test and target heart rate, improves fitness more than standard perceived exertion-based exercise in older adults (60+) recovering from heart events like heart attacks or heart surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two exercise groups and attend at least 18 cardiac rehab sessions. The study measures changes in walking ability, strength, and balance, and also explores how psychological feedback affects exercise habits and long-term outcomes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Personalized exercise prescription based on a graded exercise test and target heart rate range, compared to standard perceived exertion-based exercise
- What this could lead to
- If personalized exercise prescriptions improve fitness more than standard methods, this could lead to better cardiac rehab outcomes for older adults, potentially reducing future heart problems.
- What could go wrong
- This is a behavioral intervention, and results may vary. The trial is not a cure and focuses on improving fitness; individual responses to exercise can differ, and long-term benefits are not guaranteed.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Baystate Medical Center
Springfield, Massachusetts, 01199, United States
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Henry Ford Health System
Detroit, Michigan, 48202, United States
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