NCT03479957

Brief Summary

Supervised exercise is an essential component of contemporary center-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs. Despite the proven effectiveness, uptake and adherence to supervised exercise-based CR (exCR) remains suboptimal (approximately 50%), especially in rural and remote areas of Sweden. The main reasons for low participation rate in centre-based exCR are different accessibility barriers i.e. long distances, transportation problems or employment commitments. In this randomised clinical trial, the overall aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of, home-based, remotely monitored and coached exCR using the REMOTE-CR system compared to home-based exCR based on individualized information regarding current exercise recommendations but without monitoring and coaching (usual care) to improve exercise capacity. Our hypothesis is that remotely monitored and coached exCR will improve exercise capacity to a greater extent than home-based exCR without monitoring and coaching (usual care).

Trial Health

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At Risk

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
90

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2019

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 15, 2018

Completed
12 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 27, 2018

Completed
10 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 3, 2019

Completed
4.9 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 31, 2023

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

February 28, 2024

Completed
Last Updated

May 12, 2023

Status Verified

May 1, 2023

Enrollment Period

4.9 years

First QC Date

March 15, 2018

Last Update Submit

May 11, 2023

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change in submaximal aerobic exercise capacity

    The aerobic exercise capacity (W) will be evaluated using a standardised submaximal exercise test on cycle ergometer

    Baseline and 12 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (5)

  • Muscle endurance capacity

    Baseline and 12 weeks

  • Isometric grip strength

    Baseline and 12 weeks

  • Self-reported physical activity using theInternational Physical Activity Questionnaire

    Baseline and 12 weeks

  • Self-reported physical activity using the physical activity scale br Frändin and Grimby

    Baseline and 12 weeks

  • Kinesiophobia (fear of movement)

    Baseline and 12 weeks

Other Outcomes (2)

  • Evaluation of change the participation rate in supervised cardiac rehabilitation

    12 weeks

  • Patients experiences of REMOTE-CR and and exercise led via video link

    12 weeks

Study Arms (2)

REMOTE-CR

EXPERIMENTAL

Remotely monitored and coached exercise training in real time using the REMOTE-CR system. The patients randomized to remotely monitored exercise can either work out with self-selected activities e.g. Nordic-walking, cycling, skiing or participate in supervised exercise session via video link.

Behavioral: REMOTE-CR

Usual care

OTHER

The patients randomized to be controls will receive individualized information and instructions regarding current exercise recommendations but will not be monitored or coached during their exercise sessions (usual care).

Other: Control

Interventions

REMOTE-CRBEHAVIORAL

The patients randomized to remotely monitored exercise can either work out with self-selected activities e.g. Nordic-walking, cycling, skiing or participate in supervised exercise session via video link. Remotely monitored exercise training sessions will be offered monday-friday 13.00-16.00.

REMOTE-CR
ControlOTHER

The patients randomized to be controls will receive individualized information and instructions regarding current exercise recommendations but will not be monitored or coached during their exercise sessions (usual care)

Usual care

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Scheduled appointment with physiotherapist for follow-up after cardiac event: ----Myocardial Infarction (MI)
  • Per cutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) due to MI or angina pectoris
  • Open heart surgery due to coronary artery disease or valvar disease
  • Living in the catchment area of Heart centre, University Hospital of Umeå.

You may not qualify if:

  • Clinically unstable
  • Postoperative infection
  • Comorbidity affecting ability to participate in exCR

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Umeå University Hospital

Umeå, Sweden

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Heart Defects, Congenital

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cardiovascular AbnormalitiesCardiovascular DiseasesHeart DiseasesCongenital AbnormalitiesCongenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities

Study Officials

  • Camilla Sandberg, PhD

    Umeå University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Camilla Sandberg, PhD

CONTACT

Helena Cronesten, RPT

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 15, 2018

First Posted

March 27, 2018

Study Start

February 3, 2019

Primary Completion

December 31, 2023

Study Completion

February 28, 2024

Last Updated

May 12, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-05

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations