Virtual fitness for aging hearts: a new frontier in cardiac rehab?
NCT ID NCT05972850
First seen Aug 04, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study is testing a home-based virtual exercise program called Vivo Heart for older adults with cardiovascular disease. The program involves live, small-group sessions led by certified trainers, combining physical exercises with cognitive challenges to improve strength, balance, and thinking. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible and acceptable for rural older adults, and to gather early data on its effects on fitness, quality of life, and other health measures.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Vivo Heart, a home-based virtual exercise program with dual-tasked cognitive-motor exercises, delivered live by certified trainers in small groups.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could offer a practical way for older adults with heart disease to improve their physical and mental fitness from home, potentially reducing the need for in-person cardiac rehab.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply to everyone. The program requires internet access and motivation, and its benefits are not yet proven.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States
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