Active — Not RecruitingPhase 2

Online Tai Chi Plus Fitbit After ACS

United States70 participantsStarted 2024-08-27

Plain-language summary

This projects studies the role of tai chi exercise and wearable fitness trackers to promote physical activity in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) survivors.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. History of ACS (unstable angina, NSTEMI, and STEMI, defined per current AHA/ACC criteria);
. Age ≥ 18;
. Being physically inactive (i.e., \< 150 min/week of moderate-intensity aerobic PA);
. Absence of contraindications to physical exercise per the participant's provider evaluation;
. Access to a digital device with internet connection;
. Having an active email account and ability to check email at least weekly;
. Physician clearance to participate in low-moderate intensity exercise (tai chi), including a statement that there is no contraindication to exercise based on post-ACS stress test and other factors, as appropriate;
. English speaking

Exclusion criteria

. Inability or unwillingness to give informed consent;
. Blood pressure \>200/110 or orthostatic systolic blood pressure decrease \>20 mmHg at the baseline visit;

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

Recruitment rate

Timeframe: Through study completion (an average of 3 years)

Retention rate

Timeframe: Through study completion (an average of 3 years)

Intervention enjoyment

Timeframe: 6 months

Intervention adherence

Timeframe: Through study completion (an average of 3 years)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05699642

SponsorBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-06-15

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. History of ACS (unstable angina, NSTEMI, and STEMI, defined per current AHA/ACC criteria);
. Age ≥ 18;
. Being physically inactive (i.e., \< 150 min/week of moderate-intensity aerobic PA);
. Absence of contraindications to physical exercise per the participant's provider evaluation;
. Access to a digital device with internet connection;
. Having an active email account and ability to check email at least weekly;
. Physician clearance to participate in low-moderate intensity exercise (tai chi), including a statement that there is no contraindication to exercise based on post-ACS stress test and other factors, as appropriate;
. English speaking

Exclusion criteria

. Inability or unwillingness to give informed consent;
. Blood pressure \>200/110 or orthostatic systolic blood pressure decrease \>20 mmHg at the baseline visit;