The Gentle Cardiac Rehabilitation Study

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Secondary Prevention of Coronary Heart Disease

In brief

The purpose of this study is to develop a tai-chi based exercise program designed for patients who recently had a heart attack and do not wish, or are unable, to attend traditional cardiac rehabilitation.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02165254

Run by

The Miriam Hospital

People needed

33

Starts

2014-10-01

Expected to finish

2016-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2018-08-16

Who can join

Age: 21 and older, up to 90. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Able to understand and speak English
• Age ≥21
• Physically inactive
• Ability to understand the study procedures and willingness to commit to the demands of the study protocol

You may not qualify if…

• Inability or unwillingness to give informed consent
• Planning to move out of the area within the study period
• Unstable angina
• Blood pressure >200/110 or symptomatic orthostatic blood pressure decrease>20 mmHg
• Uncontrolled atrial or ventricular arrhythmias; 3rd degree Atrio-Ventricular block
• Pericarditis or myocarditis
• Recent embolism/thrombophlebitis
• Abnormal stress test without study cardiologist's clearance
• Medical conditions likely to limit lifespan
• NYHA functional class IV
• Signs of cognitive impairment (BOMC >10)
• Orthopedic problems prohibiting Tai Chi practice
• Ongoing Tai Chi or other mind-body training
• Current enrollment in a CR program
• Severe depression (HADS scores>14)
• Current drug or alcohol use or dependence that would interfere with adherence to study requirements.

Where it is running

• The Miriam Hospital — Providence, Rhode Island, United States

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