RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06479876

Home-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation for Patients With Heart Failure

Home-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation Using Mobile Health Tools for Patients With Heart Failure (MOBILE HEART): A Randomized Controlled Trial

Sponsor

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Enrollment

100 participants

Start Date

Aug 5, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Cardiovascular Diseases Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction

Summary

The vast majority of individuals with heart failure do not participate in center based cardiac rehabilitation (CBCR). While steps to increase utilization of CBCR are important, many individuals will still not participate for a variety of reasons. This pilot randomized controlled trial is evaluating a home-based cardiac rehabilitation (HBCR) intervention delivered using a custom app and digital tools in patients with heart failure. After a brief roll-in period, participants are randomized to one of two groups: (1) control or (2) HBCR mobile health intervention. The intervention targets key health behaviors and includes traditional cardiac rehabilitation components. The study will assess the effect of the intervention on physical activity, quality of life, clinical events, and other outcomes.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests a digital, home-based cardiac rehabilitation program (using a smartphone app and remote coaching) for patients with heart failure — a condition where the heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs. **You may be eligible if...** - You are a heart failure patient (NYHA Class I–III — meaning mild to moderate symptoms) seen at Vanderbilt University Medical Center - You have recently been hospitalised for heart failure, OR have an upcoming cardiology appointment with a prior heart failure hospitalisation in the last 12 months, OR have significant heart failure symptoms - You are willing to use a digital health program at home **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are in advanced heart failure (NYHA Class IV — severe symptoms at rest) - You are unable to use a smartphone or digital device - You have conditions making exercise unsafe Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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Interventions

OTHERHBCR

Home-based cardiac rehabilitation intervention facilitated by a custom app to deliver education, counseling on healthy living and modification of risk factors, mindfulness, and physical activity guidance. Additionally, there are periodic video calls with an exercise physiologist.