Heart Exercise And Resistance Training - Peer Lead ActivitY

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Conditions studied: Cardiovascular Diseases

In brief

Numerous studies show that regular physical activity / exercise significantly improves exercise tolerance as well as clinical outcomes in cardiovascular disease (CVD). Exercise as a reliable adjunctive intervention, however, remains limited due to poor short- as well as long-term adherence. The study examines the effectiveness of the peer-led Heart Exercise And Resistance Training - Peer Lead ActivitY (HEART-PLAY) intervention to significantly sustain exercise adherence among CR patients, as compared a standard CR intervention. In a rigorous cluster randomized controlled trial at the UCSD Step Family Cardiovascular Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, the study assesses the HEART-PLAY intervention program in 264 socioeconomically and ethnically diverse women and men 18+ years old who have been referred to standard CR. Participants in the HEART-PLAY and in the STANDARD CR programs will both participate in 36 sessions of CR across approximately 12 weeks, as prescribed by their physician. Participants in HEART-PLAY will additionally receive peer and staff leadership, self-monitoring tools and feedback, group education and materials, and motivational, goal-setting, and relapse prevention counseling sessions. The study will demonstrate that the peer-led HEART-PLAY program based in the clinic setting will significantly enhance the primary study endpoint of adherence to 150 min/week of moderate physical activity/week.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03632018

Run by

University of California, San Diego

People needed

295

Starts

2018-08-22

Expected to finish

2023-12-31

Last updated by the study team

2021-04-09

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age 18+
• Referred to the UCSD Step Clinic for 36 sessions of cardiac rehabilitation across 12-14 weeks for one of the following medical conditions: myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass surgery, stable angina, heart valve repair or replacement, coronary angioplasty or stenting, or congestive heart failure.
• Able to give informed consent in English
• Able to perform study assessments as described
• Blood pressure <180/110 mmHg
• Able to perform light to moderate exercise
• Have not had a fall during the previous 6 months resulting in an injury
• Clinical staff's permission to participate, including their assessment that participant is a good candidate for this particular research study
• Ability to complete written or computer-based surveys
• Completion of a post-consent comprehension test

You may not qualify if…

• Referred to CR following VAD (Ventricular Assist Device) procedure, peripheral arterial disease (PAD), or heart or lung transplant. Angina not adequately managed with nitrates
• Oxygen-dependent COPD
• Recent stroke or significant cerebral neurologic impairment that would interfere with participation
• Major depressive disorder per eMR

Where it is running

• University of California, San Diego — La Jolla, California, United States

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