Online coach aims to get heart patients moving
NCT ID NCT00265525
First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a web-based coaching program called CardioFit can help people with coronary artery disease become more physically active. Participants use a secure website to create personalized exercise plans with guidance from an online coach. The trial compares CardioFit to usual care, measuring physical activity levels and quality of life over 12 months.
What this could mean
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Active substance
CardioFit (web-based physical activity coaching program)
What this could lead to
If effective, CardioFit could offer a convenient, home-based way for heart disease patients to increase physical activity and improve quality of life without needing to attend a structured rehab program.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small trial (223 participants) testing a behavioral intervention, so results may not apply to all heart patients. The program relies on internet access and self-motivation, which may limit its effectiveness for some.
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Conditions
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Locations
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London Health Sciences Centre
London, Ontario, N6A 5W9, Canada
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Unversity of Ottawa Heart Institute
Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 4W7, Canada