In-person vs telehealth heart rehab comparison study
Part of Heart & circulation, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares whether heart rehabilitation done in person or by telehealth (video/phone) works as well for people with certain heart conditions. It may help you and others choose the safest and most effective way to receive cardiac rehab.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have a condition that makes you eligible for heart (cardiac) rehabilitation
- Your heart diagnosis or treatment was within the last year, or you have chronic stable angina or chronic systolic heart failure
- A clinician must have referred you to cardiac rehab for a covered reason through your insurance
- You can communicate in English or Spanish
- You are willing to be randomly assigned to in-person or telehealth rehab
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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