Heart attack rehab goes hybrid: telehealth meets home exercise in small pilot

NCT ID NCT05328375

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tested whether a hybrid cardiac rehabilitation program, combining a few clinic visits with mostly home-based telehealth sessions, is feasible for heart attack survivors. Ten participants were enrolled to see if they would join and stick with the program. The study was completed but faced challenges, including a change in the telehealth vendor.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

telehealth-enhanced hybrid cardiac rehabilitation (behavioral intervention)

What this could lead to

If this approach proves feasible, it could offer heart attack survivors a more flexible, home-based option for cardiac rehabilitation, potentially improving access and adherence.

What could go wrong

This is a very small pilot study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply to larger groups. The intervention was also disrupted by a vendor change, highlighting potential real-world implementation challenges.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute coronary syndrome myocardial infarction

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Columbia University Irving Medical Center

    New York, New York, 10032, United States