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Study to Assess the Effect of a Home-Based Exercise Program on Recovery and Quality of Life in Patients with Heart Disease

An analysis of the feasibility and effectiveness of Home-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation using virtual Interactive Tele-Rehabilitation Platform ITRP CardiRehab in patients with coronary artery disease A Randomized control study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/02/104879
Enrollment
100
Registered
2026-02-26
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-02

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: I219- Acute myocardial infarction, unspecified Health Condition 2: I222- Subsequent non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction Health Condition 3: I229- Subsequent ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction of unspecified site

Interventions

Intervention1: Structured, app-based cardiac rehabilitation delivered via interactive telerehabilitation platform (ITRP) including supervised exercise modules, lifestyle counseling, psychosocial suppo

Sponsors

Christian Medical College Vellore
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adults aged 18-80 years, after obtaining a written informed consent from the participant. Patients after an event of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) with or without revascularization (PCI). Stable CAD with multiple conventional cardiovascular risk factors. Diffuse CAD or partly revascularized CAD (complete revascularization was not feasible). Patient with functional class NYHA II-NYHA III (stable) Patient willing to use Application and should be able to perform Home based Cardiac Rehabilitation

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Presence of comorbid diseases or behavioural problems or any other limitations including dementia/cognitive issues which may interfere with performing unsupervised physical activity as per HBCR services protocol. Decompensated heart failure (functional class NYHA IV). Unstable angina. Documented history of non-sustained VT, sustained VT or VF without any definitive treatment (anti- arrhythmic drugs, implantable cardiac- defibrillator, ablation), not rate controlled atrial arrhythmias, mobitz Type II- and third-degree AV blocks. Documented history of recurrent syncope without definitive diagnosis and/ or presently undergoing evaluation. Currently pregnant or intend to become pregnant in next year. Heart Failure secondary to significant correctable reversible causes like primary valvular disease or correctable congenital heart disease. Symptomatic valvular disease (advanced valvular heart disease stage American Heart Association class C-D). Severe uncontrolled hypertension (SBP greater than 200 mm hg or DBP greater than 100 mm hg) not on medications (if blood pressures are controlled on mediation will be enrolled for the study).

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Completion of all scheduled rehabilitation sessionsTimepoint: Six months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Functional capacity (6MWT, treadmill test), quality of life (EQ-5D-5L, MLHFQ), composite adverse clinical events, echocardiographic and biochemical parameters, psychological status (PHQ-9), medication adherence (MMAS-8), and tobacco or smoking cessation.Timepoint: Six months

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactAditya John Binu

Christian Medical College, Vellore

adityabinu@gmail.com9940789083

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 14, 2026