Smartphone rehab: a new way to heal hearts and lungs from home
NCT ID NCT02791685
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a smartphone app and regular phone calls could help people with heart or lung disease complete rehabilitation at home instead of going to a clinic. The program included exercise tracking, education, and counseling over 12 weeks. Researchers wanted to see if this approach improved patients' fitness, symptom monitoring, and reduced hospital stays compared to standard care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- MULTIFIT Cardiac Rehabilitation and Movn Pulmonary Rehabilitation (behavioral programs delivered via smartphone app)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could make cardiac and pulmonary rehab more accessible and convenient for patients, potentially improving recovery and reducing hospital readmissions.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed study, but results may not apply to all patients or settings. The app-based approach relies on patient engagement and technology access, which may limit its effectiveness for some.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Atlanta VA Medical Center
Atlanta, Georgia, 30033, United States
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