Evaluation of a Web-based Intervention to Promote Physical Activity in Patients With Heart Disease. (NCT00265525) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Evaluation of a Web-based Intervention to Promote Physical Activity in Patients With Heart Disease.
Canada223 participantsStarted 2004-11
Plain-language summary
A randomized control trial (RCT) is planned to evaluate a web-based intervention (CardioFit) against usual care in increasing physical activity levels in patients with Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). We hypothesize that compared to usual care, participants in CardioFit will; a) have increased physical activity levels, b) will have a higher health-related quality of life at measurement dates and, c) will have greater improvements in psychosocial predictors.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 20 to 80 years
* English Proficiency
* Internet Access (home or work)
* Documented CAD (most recent cardiac diagnosis); documented Myocardial Infarction (MI), successful PCI procedure
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patient intends to enroll in structured cardiac rehabilitation
* Hospitalization for Coronary Artery Bypass (CABG)
* Hospitalization for diagnostic procedure not associated with previously documented MI
* Patient coming back to hospital for planned staged PCI within 6 months
* Cardiac transplantation
* Presence of, or hospitalization for defibrillator implant
* Hospitalization for pacemaker implantation
* Unresolved unstable angina \&/or hospitalization for angina (without MI or PCI)
* Uncontrolled arrhythmias causing symptoms or hemodynamic compromise
* Neuromuscular, musculoskeletal or rheumatoid disorders that are exacerbated by exercise
* Other uncontrolled metabolic conditions (e.g. diabetes)
* Chronic infectious diseases such as mononucleosis, hepatitis, AIDS
* Acute systematic illness or fever
* Uncontrolled tachycardia (\<120 bpm)
* Uncompensated congestive heart failure (\&/or NYHA Class III, or IV)
* 3rd degree AV block without pacemaker
* Active pericarditis or myocarditis
* Recent embolism
* Suspected or known AAA aneurysm \> 4cm
* Uncontrolled hypertension (SBP \> 200; DBP \> 110)
* Pregnancy
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Physical Activity: Measured at Baseline (Day of Hospital Discharge), 6 Months and 12 Months Via Pedometer
Timeframe: Baseline, 6 and 12 months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT00265525
SponsorOttawa Heart Institute Research Corporation