Smartphone-assisted home and clinic exercise program for people with heart failure
Tests a phone-supported cardiac rehabilitation program against usual care in adults with heart failure.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: The Effect of a Smartphone-assisted Hybrid Cardiac Rehabilitation Program in Patients With Heart Failure.
Key facts
- Where
- Taipei, TaiwanSee the site
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 18 and 80 years old?
Source: NCT05873543, who can take part
Where in Taiwan
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Taiwan University HospitalTaipei, TaiwanTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- National Taiwan University Hospital
- Trial code
- NCT05873543
- Record updated
- 29 September 2025
- Original description
The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the impact of a case manager-led smartphone-assisted hybrid cardiac rehabilitation program with usual care in patients with HF. Participants will undergo a 12-week program led by a case manager and assisted by a smartphone. The study aims to answer two main questions:Read full original descriptionShow less
The Effect of a Smartphone-assisted Hybrid Cardiac Rehabilitation Program in Patients With Heart Failure.
The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the impact of a case manager-led smartphone-assisted hybrid cardiac rehabilitation program with usual care in patients with HF. Participants will undergo a 12-week program led by a case manager and assisted by a smartphone. The study aims to answer two main questions:
1. Is the novel cardiac rehabilitation model feasible for patients with HF? 2. Does the intervention group show a significant improvement in exercise capacity and adherence compared to the usual care group?
Inclusion: Patients with heart failure between the ages of 18 and 80 years old; NYHA (New York Heart Association) functional classification of 1 to 3; Patients must be in a stable condition and under outpatient follow-up.
Exclusion: Patients who already engage in physical activity exceeding the recommended moderate intensity of 150 minutes per week or are currently participating in cardiac rehabilitation; Patients who have contraindications for exercise according to the American College of Sports Medicine's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription; Patients who are unable to complete cardiopulmonary exercise testing; Patients who are unable to follow verbal instructions; Patients who are unable to walk independently or pedal a stationary bicycle; Patients who are unable to use communication app on a smartphone; Patients who do not provide consent to participate in the trial.