Plain-English translation of NCT05933083 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
Cardiac rehabilitation is a proven program that helps people recover after a heart event or diagnosis through supervised exercise, education, and counseling. However, many patients skip these programs because attending in-person sessions is difficult. This study is testing whether delivering the same rehabilitation program through video appointments works just as well as attending in-person classes.
Many people with heart conditions don't complete cardiac rehabilitation even though it's recommended by doctors, often because scheduling and traveling to in-person sessions is a barrier. Researchers want to know if offering this treatment remotely could help more patients stick with their recovery and get the same health benefits.
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If you join this study, you'll be randomly assigned to receive either 12 weeks of in-person cardiac rehabilitation (typically 36 group exercise sessions plus education and counseling at a hospital or clinic) or 12 weeks of telehealth rehabilitation (one-on-one video sessions weekly with a cardiac specialist, plus exercise you do at home). Either way, the program lasts 12 weeks and covers the same core topics like safe exercise, heart health education, and support.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 25, 2026 · Not medical advice
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