Status:
COMPLETED
Trial of a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Delivered Remotely Through the Internet
Lead Sponsor:
Simon Fraser University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
Conditions:
Cardiovascular Disease
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Cardiac rehabilitation programs (CRP) are a proven treatment for those with ischemic heart disease (IHD). These programs have been demonstrated to improve adherence to regular physical activity, a hea...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Men and women admitted for an IHD event (acute coronary syndrome or revascularization procedure) who are at low or moderate risk.91
- Regular Internet access (home, work or other environment).
- Over 18 years of age.
- Permission of the attending physician.
- Able to read, write and understand English without difficulty.
- No physical limitations to regular activity.
Exclusion
- Previous experience with a cardiac rehabilitation program.
- Patients with depression, uncontrolled diabetes and other significant co-morbidities that may interfere with effective IHD management.
- Those patients, who in the mind of the attending physician, are unsuitable for participation.
- Those unable to provide informed consent.
- Pregnant women.
- High-risk patients for safety considerations (future studies will include high-risk patients).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
79 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00683813
Start Date
November 1 2008
End Date
November 1 2012
Last Update
May 20 2015
Active Locations (1)
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St. Paul's Hospital
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6Z 1Y6