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Official title Designing and Assessing a Women Only Cardiac Rehabilitation (CARE) Program
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06784895
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this randomized controlled study is to investigate the effect(s) of a pilot women-only cardiac rehabilitation (CR) program. The study team will be testing the effectiveness, compliance and enjoyment of this women's only cardiac rehabilitation (CR) program by comparing outcomes to those randomized to receive Michigan Medicine's current CR program (standard care), which includes people of all genders.
- 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 40 to 80, women only
You may be able to join if
- Provision of signed and dated informed consent form
- Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability to participate in study procedures for the duration of the study
- Identify as a female
- Be between the ages of 40-80 years, inclusive
- Documented diagnosis of CR indications of stable angina pectoris, acute myocardial infarction (MI) within the preceding 6 months, percutaneous...
You likely can't join if
- Not being "cleared" for CR based on Michigan Medicine's Division of Cardiovascular Medicine Policy and Procedures
- Prior participation in CR
- Inability to understand spoken and written English, either due to language barrier or cognitive limitation for any reason, including deaf or blind
- Frailty, fall risk, or muscle, joint or back pain as defined as the inability to perform activities of daily living without limitations and engage in...
- Any of the following as the indication for CR: aortic repair or replacement for aortic dissection, untreated or greater than New York Heart...
- Life threatening ventricular arrythmias without an implanted defibrillator; very frequent premature ventricular contraction or premature atrial...
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
- Provision of signed and dated informed consent form
- Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability to participate in study procedures for the duration of the study
- Identify as a female
- Be between the ages of 40-80 years, inclusive
- Documented diagnosis of CR indications of stable angina pectoris, acute myocardial infarction (MI) within the preceding 6 months, percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), surgical and transvalvular aortic valve...
- Referred to outpatient CR at the University of Michigan, Domino's Farms or Brighton Center for Specialty Care Cardiac Rehabilitation site based on Michigan Medicine's Division of Cardiovascular Medicine Policy and...
What rules you out
- Not being "cleared" for CR based on Michigan Medicine's Division of Cardiovascular Medicine Policy and Procedures
- Prior participation in CR
- Inability to understand spoken and written English, either due to language barrier or cognitive limitation for any reason, including deaf or blind
- Frailty, fall risk, or muscle, joint or back pain as defined as the inability to perform activities of daily living without limitations and engage in mild physical activity (i.e. unable to walk up 1 flight of stairs...
- Any of the following as the indication for CR: aortic repair or replacement for aortic dissection, untreated or greater than New York Heart Association (NYHA) class II congestive heart failure, coronary artery...
- Life threatening ventricular arrythmias without an implanted defibrillator; very frequent premature ventricular contraction or premature atrial contractions symptomatic or not; poorly controlled atrial fibrillation
- Associated more than mild valvular heart disease, untreated congestive heart failure; unstable angina or heart pain with minimal activity; angina or congestive heart failure limiting ability to climb one flight of...
- Severe pulmonary hypertension (right heart systolic pressure greater than 60 millimeters of mercury); clot in the heart; treated venous thrombosis with or without pulmonary embolism in past 6 months; more than mild...
- Chronic kidney disease (creatinine \>2 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl)); symptomatic active liver disease (infectious or inflammatory), symptomatic chronic liver disease (except for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease)...
- Poorly controlled diabetes defined as uninterrupted HbA1c \>8.0% for ≥1 year despite standard care, baseline HbA1c prior to CR \> 8.5%.
- Immunosuppressive drug requirement, acute anemia, chronic anemia with Hemoglobin \< 10mg/mL
- Limiting chronic muscle, joint, or back pain; identified as fall risk from poor balance or neurologic syndromes; frailty defined as the inability to perform activities of daily living in older adults that carries an...
- Untreated or active substance abuse/addiction including alcohol and drugs; depression (defined as a score ≥ 15 or depression positive answer to #8 or #9 on Patient Health Questionnaire-9) unless deemed acceptable by...
- Severe obesity (Body mass index ≥ 40 kilograms/meters squared), on weight loss drugs (unless target body weight has been achieved or use is for glycemic control in diabetes), history of bariatric surgery; chronic venous...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Ann Arbor, Michigan, 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 female, 40 years to 80 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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