New program targets exercise fear in heart patients
NCT ID NCT05398276
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a 6-session program called BE-FIT that helps cardiac rehabilitation patients reduce anxiety about exercise. The program uses gradual exposure to feared sensations, prevents safety behaviors, and uses activity monitors for feedback. Researchers will enroll 146 adults aged 40+ with high exercise anxiety to see if the program increases exercise minutes and attendance.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Behavioral Exposure for Interoceptive Tolerance (BE-FIT) program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide an effective way to help cardiac rehab patients overcome exercise anxiety and become more physically active.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage trial (146 participants) testing a behavioral intervention, so results may not apply to everyone. The program requires multiple sessions and may not work for all patients.
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RWJ Cardiac Rehab at East Brunswick
RECRUITINGEast Brunswick, New Jersey, 08816, United States
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Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
RECRUITINGHillsborough, New Jersey, 08844, United States
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Rutgers Emotion, Health and Behavior Laboratory Department of Psychology
RECRUITINGNew Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901, United States
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