The Effect of a Smartphone-assisted Hybrid Cardiac Rehabilitation Program in Patients With Heart Failure.

Last updated: July 16, 2024
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Congestive Heart Failure

Heart Failure

Chest Pain

Treatment

smartphone-assisted hybrid cardiac rehabilitation (SHCR)

Clinical Study ID

NCT05873543
202302009RINC
  • Ages 18-80
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the impact of a case manager-led smartphone-assisted hybrid cardiac rehabilitation program with usual care in patients with HF. Participants will undergo a 12-week program led by a case manager and assisted by a smartphone. The study aims to answer two main questions:

  1. Is the novel cardiac rehabilitation model feasible for patients with HF?

  2. Does the intervention group show a significant improvement in exercise capacity and adherence compared to the usual care group?

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with heart failure between the ages of 18 and 80 years old.

  • NYHA (New York Heart Association) functional classification of 1 to 3.

  • Patients must be in a stable condition and under outpatient follow-up.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients who have contraindications for exercise according to the American Collegeof Sports Medicine's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription.

  • Patients who are unable to complete cardiopulmonary exercise testing.

  • Patients who are unable to follow verbal instructions.

  • Patients who are unable to walk independently or pedal a stationary bicycle.

  • Patients who are unable to use communication app on a smartphone.

  • Patients who already engage in physical activity exceeding the recommended moderateintensity of 150 minutes per week or are currently participating in cardiacrehabilitation.

  • Patients who do not provide consent to participate in the trial.

Study Design

Total Participants: 150
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: smartphone-assisted hybrid cardiac rehabilitation (SHCR)
Phase:
Study Start date:
January 26, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
May 01, 2026

Connect with a study center

  • Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Taiwan University Hospital

    Taipei,
    Taiwan

    Active - Recruiting

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