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Exercise Support and Rehabilitation for Patients After Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection
Led by University of Leicester · Updated on 2026-05-14
120
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
139 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Leicester
Lead Sponsor
U
University Hospitals, Leicester
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The study aims to examine the feasibility of a remote exercise program in women recovering from spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) events (heart attacks). Heart attacks caused by SCAD are different to the traditional heart attacks. In SCAD a tear happens within the blood vessels causing partial or full blockage. The population affected by SCAD is hugely different to the population affected by other 'traditional' heart attacks; as SCAD mainly happens in otherwise healthy women. From historical cases, SCAD has been associated with strenuous exercise, however, medical research did not find a link. The recovery after SCAD is also very different from other 'traditional' heart attacks. Cardiac rehab programmes are designed for an older population therefore they may not be suitable for a younger predominantly female population. This study will examine if a remote-exercise programme is achievable in people after a SCAD event.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Exercise Support and Rehabilitation for Patients After Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Female
- Aged 18 years or older
- Diagnosed with angiographically confirmed spontaneous coronary artery dissection and referred to the Leicester SCAD clinic
- Ejection fraction greater than 45%
- Blood pressure less than 180/100 and resting heart rate less than 100 bpm
You will not qualify if you...
- No diagnosis of spontaneous coronary artery dissection
- Unable to travel to Leicester Hospital for the SCAD clinic appointment
- Unable to give informed consent
- No smartphone or internet access
- Unable to understand verbal explanations in English
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University Hospitals of Leicester
Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom, LE3 9QP
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
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Noemi Vadaszy, BSc, MSc, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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