VWCR to Improve Cardiovascular Health and Outcomes Among Cardiac Patients: A Multicenter Randomiz… (NCT07745894) | Clinical Trial Compass
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VWCR to Improve Cardiovascular Health and Outcomes Among Cardiac Patients: A Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial Protocol (Destination Cardiac Rehab Study)
United States150 participantsStarted 2026-08
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this research is to compare health outcomes and participation between a virtual world cardiac rehabilitation (Destination Cardiac Rehab) program and the standard of care Center-based Cardiac Rehabilitation program. Destination Cardiac Rehab, developed with input from patients with heart disease and their caregivers, is a 3-D, interactive program offering an affordable telehealth option for cardiac rehabilitation (cardiac rehab) that can be done from home or any place that you can access the Internet with a computer.
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:
* Indication for CR according to Centers for Medicare \& Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines:
* Myocardial infarction within the preceding 12 months
* Coronary artery bypass surgery
* Current stable angina (chest pain)
* Heart valve repair or replacement
* Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) or coronary stenting
* Heart or heart-lung transplant
* Stable chronic heart failure
* Aged ≥18 years
* Basic Internet navigation skills
* Active email address
Exclusion Criteria:
* High risk patients according to the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) risk stratification103 given safety concern of unsupervised exercise:
* Sudden cardiac arrest survivor
* Receiving continuous inotropic support
* Presence of a mechanical circulatory support device
* Decompensated heart failure
* Symptomatic valvular heart disease
* Uncontrolled angina
* Presence of hemodynamically unstable dysrhythmias (e.g., ventricular tachycardia)
* Pregnant (due to associated hormonal and weight changes)
* Non-English-speaking
* Visual/hearing impairment or mental disability that would preclude independent use of the VW platform
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 something called 'VWCR' for cardiac rehab — can you explain what that intervention actually involves day-to-day, and whether it's something that would realistically fit into my life?
2The trial measures something called an 'LE8 composite score' as its main outcome — can you explain what that score measures and why improving it would matter for my heart health specifically?
3Since this trial hasn't started recruiting yet, how long might it be before I could even potentially participate, and is there a standard cardiac rehab program I should be doing in the meantime?
4Because this is listed as Phase NA, which seems to mean it's not a drug trial but a care or behavior-based study, can you help me understand what is actually being compared — and what the risks or downsides of being in the control group might be for me?
5Given that this is a multicenter trial, can you tell me whether your hospital is likely to be one of the participating sites, and what my options are if I'd have to travel to enroll?
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.