Study of Home-Based Exercise Effects on Mobility After Pulmonary Embolism

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to develop and evaluate a unique home-based exercise program for people who have had pulmonary embolism, using expertise from cardiovascular specialists and cardiac physiologists with an Interactive Care Plan. The study focuses on improving mobility outcomes in adults who experienced intermediate- or high-risk acute pulmonary embolism. It is a pilot feasibility trial designed to assess the practical delivery and impact of this intervention. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a home-based exercise training group or a standard therapy group without intervention. Those in the exercise group are recommended to exercise three times a week for 20 minutes per session over 12 weeks, with personalized plans developed through consultation with a clinical exercise physiologist. The study measures changes in physical capacity and quality of life over 6 months. During the study, participants will be assessed at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months for physical capacity, pulmonary embolism-specific quality of life, general quality of life, and daily steps. Follow-up visits include questionnaires and physical evaluations to monitor progress. The total duration of participation is up to 6 months, with the primary focus on changes in physical capacity from baseline.

A Study of Mobility Outcomes in Post-Pulmonary Embolic Disease