New program aims to get frail veterans into cardiac rehab

NCT ID NCT06244199

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a program called Transition to Cardiac Rehabilitation (T2CR) for Veterans with heart disease who also have other health problems or frailty. The program starts in the hospital and continues at home, helping patients build skills and motivation to do cardiac rehab. Researchers will compare physical function and rehab participation between those who get T2CR and those who get usual care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Transition to Cardiac Rehabilitation (T2CR) program
What this could lead to: If successful, this program could make cardiac rehab more accessible for frail Veterans, improving their physical function and reducing hospital stays.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, early-stage study (250 participants) comparing a new program to usual care. The program may not work for everyone, and results may not apply to non-Veteran populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute myocardial infarction aortic valve stenosis cardiovascular disorder coronary artery disorder diastolic heart failure heart failure heart valve disorder mitral valve insufficiency myocardial ischemia systolic heart failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CARDIAC REHABILITATION CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES TRANSITION OF CARE

Contacts and locations

Locations

VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus, Jamaica Plain, MA
RECRUITING

Boston, Massachusetts, 02130-4817, United States
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive Division, Pittsburgh, PA
RECRUITING

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15240, United States

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