CARDIAC REHABILITATION

This study looks at whether a specially designed cardiac rehabilitation program offered in a safety net clinic helps more people attend rehab compared to the usual referral to an outside program. About 100 adults who need heart rehab after a heart attack, surgery, or for heart fa…

This study tests a face-to-face program called Transition to Cardiac Rehabilitation (T2CR) for Veterans with heart disease who also have other health problems or frailty. The goal is to help them build skills and motivation to successfully participate in home-based cardiac rehab.…

This study tests different support programs to help heart patients maintain healthy habits after cardiac rehabilitation. Researchers will enroll 400 adults who are finishing rehab and belong to groups often underrepresented in research, such as women, racial minorities, or those …

This study tests whether a structured home exercise plan focused on balance and strength can help people in cardiac rehabilitation improve their physical function, reduce fall risk, and feel more confident. About 128 participants will use a mobile app to follow the program. The g…

This study compares a women-only cardiac rehabilitation program to the standard mixed-gender program. Researchers want to see if women attend more sessions and have better heart health results when rehab is tailored just for them. The study involves 60 women aged 40-80 with heart…

This study looks at whether adding strength and balance exercises to standard cardiac rehab classes helps older adults (50+) improve their fitness and feel more confident. About 53 participants will be split into two groups: one doing usual aerobic rehab, the other adding strengt…

This study tests whether adding a special sleep and stress program (called RESST) to standard cardiac rehabilitation helps people with heart disease recover better. About 200 adults who have sleep or stress issues will take part. Researchers will track sleep quality, stress level…

This study looks at how people's health changes after a serious heart infection called infective endocarditis. It will test whether a 12-week exercise program, done twice a week with a physiotherapist, can improve physical fitness and quality of life. About 50 participants will f…

This study tests whether a special activity score (the Antwerp Activity Index) can help people who finished cardiac rehab stick to their exercise routine. About 318 adults will wear a smartwatch for 4 months to track their heart rate and activity. Researchers will compare those w…

This study tests a personalized rehabilitation program for people who survived a sudden cardiac arrest outside the hospital. The goal is to help them return to work within 12 months. 214 participants will either receive the special rehab plus usual care, or usual care alone. The …

This study looks at why some people with heart failure get more benefit from exercise rehab than others. Researchers will measure oxygen use and tiny genetic molecules (microRNAs) in 62 patients before and after a rehab program. The goal is to find markers that predict who will i…

This study looks at how men and women differ in staying physically active during and after cardiac rehabilitation. Researchers will track steps and fitness levels in 150 adults over 10 months. The goal is to understand barriers to exercise and help improve long-term heart health …

This study will follow 10,000 people with heart conditions (like heart failure, heart attack, or bypass surgery) who are going through cardiac rehab at a clinic in Davos, Switzerland. Researchers will collect health data, blood samples, and patient reports to learn what helps peo…