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Tests treatment safety and results for Myocardial Infarction
Official title MCNAIR Study: coMparative effeCtiveness of iN-person and teleheAlth cardIac Rehabilitation
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05933083
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Cardiac rehabilitation is a medically recommended program for patients with certain heart conditions. It includes exercise training, health education, and counseling.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Age 18 or older
- Eligible for cardiac rehabilitation
- Diagnosis within 1 year prior to consent
- Myocardial infarction
- Percutaneous coronary intervention
You likely can't join if
- Unstable arrhythmias which may make unmonitored exercise unsafe (e.g., history of ventricular tachycardia not on medical therapy and without an...
- Unsafe for patient to participate in the opinion of the investigator
- Hospice
- Unable to consent for self
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age 18 or older
- Eligible for cardiac rehabilitation
- Diagnosis within 1 year prior to consent
- Myocardial infarction
- Percutaneous coronary intervention
- Coronary artery bypass
- Heart valve repair or replacement
- Heart transplant
- Chronic stable angina, or
- Chronic systolic heart failure (ejection fraction ≤ 35%)
- Referred to cardiac rehabilitation by a doctor or advanced practice provider for another indication that is covered by the participant's insurance, such as heart failure with preserved ejection fraction or aortic...
- Willing to be assigned by chance to in-person or telehealth cardiac rehabilitation
- Able to communicate in English or Spanish
- Unstable arrhythmias which may make unmonitored exercise unsafe (e.g., history of ventricular tachycardia not on medical therapy and without an implantable cardioverter defibrillator)
- Unsafe for patient to participate in the opinion of the investigator
- Hospice
- Unable to consent for self
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- San Francisco, California, United States
- Denver, Colorado, United States
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States
- Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include San Francisco, California, United States; Denver, Colorado, United States; Baltimore, Maryland, United States; Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.