Feasibility Study of a Digital Interactive Life-style Platform for Individuals After Rehabilitation (NCT07597031) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Feasibility Study of a Digital Interactive Life-style Platform for Individuals After Rehabilitation
Switzerland240 participantsStarted 2026-05-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the feasibility and usability of a digital lifestyle platform designed to support patients after discharge from inpatient rehabilitation. It will also assess patient engagement and the potential of the platform to support long-term self-management and healthy lifestyle behaviors in an outpatient setting.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
Is the platform feasible and acceptable for patients after rehabilitation? Do patients engage with and regularly use the platform over time? Can personalized digital recommendations support adherence to healthy behaviors and self-management?
Researchers will evaluate a telemedicine platform that delivers individualized suggestions, including lifestyle applications, educational content, and advice from healthcare professionals. The content is tailored to patient needs and continuously adapted based on patient feedback.
Participants will:
Use the digital platform after discharge from inpatient rehabilitation for a defined follow-up period Receive personalized recommendations through the platform Rate the usefulness of recommendations to enable continuous adaptation Attend study visits or remote assessments to evaluate usability, engagement, and outcomes Continue standard outpatient care alongside the intervention
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults (≥18 years)
* 10 or less days before discharge from inpatient rehabilitation at the Bern Rehab Center in Heiligenschwendi or the Insel Hospital (both belonging to the Insel Group)
* Belonging to one of the following clinical cohorts: acute coronary syndrome or ischemic heart failure; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - clinically diagnosed and confirmed by pulmonary specialist; fragility fracture - e.g., hip fracture or other low-energy fractures; minor stroke, clinically confirmed ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke with mild neurological deficits.
* Able to provide informed consent.
* Access to and ability to use a device that has internet access (e.g., tablet, smartphone, laptop, etc.).
Exclusion Criteria:
* Cognitive or psychiatric condition interfering with consent or use of the app.
* Physical disability preventing digital device use without support.
* Heavy language production or comprehension impairments.
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.
1This trial is testing whether a digital lifestyle platform is even feasible and acceptable for people after rehab — it's not yet testing whether it actually improves health outcomes — so what do we actually know so far about whether this kind of digital tool helps people with COPD or after a cardiac event like mine?
2Since this study is measuring things like 'fidelity' and 'appropriateness' of the platform rather than clinical improvements, would joining this trial replace any of my current post-rehabilitation care, or would it be on top of what I'm already receiving?
3The trial covers four very different conditions — COPD, heart attack, fragility fracture, and minor stroke — so can you help me understand how the digital platform would be tailored to my specific condition and recovery needs, or is it a one-size-fits-all program?
4This is described as a feasibility study, which means it's an early-stage investigation — what are the practical demands on me as a participant, like how much time I'd spend on the platform each week and how long the study lasts, and do you think that's realistic given where I am in my recovery?
5Would you recommend I complete or continue with my standard post-rehabilitation program before considering this trial, or do you think participating now alongside my usual care makes more sense for my situation?
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
1
Implementation measure - Feasibility
Timeframe: Collected once a month for the whole six months.
2
Implementation measure - Acceptability
Timeframe: Collected once a month for the whole six months.
3
Implementation measure - Appropriateness
Timeframe: Collected once a month for the whole six months.