Virtual buddies boost heart recovery for veterans

NCT ID NCT05423158

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

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding digital coaching to home-based cardiac rehabilitation helps veterans complete more rehab sessions and improve their heart health. 150 veterans with heart disease will be randomly assigned to standard home rehab or home rehab plus a private social media group with coaching. The goal is to see if virtual support and education can increase participation and long-term physical activity.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Atlanta VA Medical and Rehab Center, Decatur, GA
RECRUITING

Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4004, United States
San Francisco VA Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
RECRUITING

San Francisco, California, 94121-1563, United States

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