An Evaluation of the Talk Test for Exercise Prescription for Home-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation (NCT05157932) | Clinical Trial Compass
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An Evaluation of the Talk Test for Exercise Prescription for Home-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation
Canada40 participantsStarted 2022-07-08
Plain-language summary
The objectives of this pilot RCT are to examine if the Talk Test is an effective and safe tool as compared with CPET for exercise prescription in patients who have undergone CABG or PCI and enrolled in a home-based CR program with virtual exercise training monitoring.
Who can participate
Age range
40 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* recently underwent PCI or CABG (at least 4 weeks but less than 12 weeks post-event or procedure);
* able to perform a CPET;
* at least 40 years of age;
* access to MyChart; and,
* access to email and the internet
* access to a cellphone with broadband internet (4G, LTE, 5G).
Exclusion Criteria:
* currently participating in a virtual or on-site CR program;
* ventricular ejection fraction ≤45%;
* unstable angina or established diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, severe mitral or aortic stenosis, or hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy;
* unable to return for 12-week follow-up visits.
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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Exercise capacity
Timeframe: from baseline to follow-up at week 12
Trial details
NCT IDNCT05157932
SponsorOttawa Heart Institute Research Corporation