Virtual rehab could be as good as In-Person for heart recovery
NCT ID NCT05897710
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a virtual world-based cardiac rehabilitation program called 'Destination Cardiac Rehab' against traditional center-based rehab. Over 2,800 adults with heart conditions participated to see if the virtual program could match or beat in-person rehab in improving heart health and keeping patients engaged. The goal was to make rehab more accessible and convenient without sacrificing results.
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Conditions
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Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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