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New coaching model boosts cardiac rehab use in seniors

NCT ID NCT03922529

Disease control Sponsor: Daniel Forman, MD Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested a coaching program called MACRO-I for adults aged 70 and older who had a heart event. The program used coaches to guide patients through starting cardiac rehab, either at a center, at home, or a mix of both. 416 participants were split into the coaching group or usual care to see if coaching improved mobility and recovery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
coaching program (MACRO-I) to support cardiac rehabilitation
What this could lead to
If successful, this coaching model could help more older adults recover mobility and function after a heart event, making cardiac rehab more accessible.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, so results are available but may not apply to all older adults. The coaching approach may not work for everyone, and benefits might be modest.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

416 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2019

Finished

Aug 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

70 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥70 year * Eligible cardiovascular disease (CVD) diagnosis (hospitalization for acute myocardial infarction/ acute coronary syndrome, stable ischemic heart disease, revascularization (coronary artery bypass graft surgery and percutaneous coronary intervention, valvular heart disease (surgical or transcatheter replacements or repair for mitral regurgitation or aortic stenosis),heart failure (exacerbation or new diagnosis) * English speaking * Able to provide written informed consent * Able to be assessed and undergo study interventions Exclusion Criteria: * Unstable medical condition as indicated by history, physical exam, and/or laboratory findings * Presence of non-CVD conditions likely to be fatal within 12 months (e.g., metastatic cancer) * Severe cognitive impairment: Short Blessed screening with a score of 13 or greater cannot consent (as indicated by medical record) * Long-term care resident at admission with no plans to return to independent living * Unable to participate in follow-up assessments by telephone or in person

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Conditions

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cardiovascular disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cardiac rehabilitation Cardiovascular diseases Transition of care

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Pittsburgh

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15260, United States

  • VA Pittsburgh Healthcare system

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15240, United States

  • Washington University in St. Louis

    St Louis, Missouri, 63130, United States

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