At-Home Cardiac Rehabilitation for Heart Failure
Trial Summary
The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications, but it does exclude participants who are on beta blockers. If you are taking beta blockers, you may need to stop them to participate.
Research shows that exercise therapy, a key part of cardio-oncology rehabilitation, improves heart and lung fitness and reduces negative heart effects from cancer treatments. Additionally, home-based cardiac rehabilitation has been found to enhance quality of life and lower hospital visits for heart failure patients.
12345Exercise therapy, which is a key part of cardiac rehabilitation, is generally safe and well-tolerated in humans, including those with heart disease and cancer. It can improve fitness and counteract some negative effects of treatments, making it a promising option for people with heart failure or cancer-related heart issues.
13678Cardio-oncology Rehabilitation is unique because it integrates telehealth and mobile technologies to provide cardiac rehabilitation at home, which can overcome barriers like low utilization and pandemic restrictions. This approach is particularly beneficial for cancer patients and survivors who are at increased risk of cardiovascular issues due to cancer treatments.
1291011Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for adolescent cancer survivors at risk of heart failure. Participants should be able to follow an at-home cardio-oncology rehabilitation program and complete cardiovascular studies and quality-of-life surveys before and after the 6-month study.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria