Heart rehab: do men and women keep moving the same?

NCT ID NCT07214350

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Duke University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tracks 150 adults in cardiac rehab to see if men and women differ in how much they move during and up to 6 months after the program. Participants wear activity trackers and complete fitness tests at three visits over 10 months. The goal is to understand barriers to staying active, so future programs can better support everyone.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could reveal why men and women maintain physical activity differently after cardiac rehab, leading to better-tailored support programs.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may find no significant differences, and results may not apply to all heart patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

heart disorder Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CARDIAC REHABILITATION HEART DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Duke Center for Living
RECRUITING

Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States

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