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Virtual vs Center-Based Cardiac Rehab for Cardiovascular Disease (VWCR Trial)

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Research Sponsored by Mayo Clinic
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 3 months and 6 months post-randomization
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VWCR Trial Summary

This trial will test an online CR program to see if it's as effective & easier to stick to than traditional CR programs.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 who need cardiac rehab based on specific health conditions like recent heart attacks, surgeries, or stable heart issues. They must be able to use the internet and have an email address. It's not for high-risk patients with severe heart problems, those needing constant support, non-English speakers, or pregnant women.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study compares a new Virtual World-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation (VWCR) program called 'Destination Cardiac Rehab' with traditional center-based rehabilitation to see if it's just as effective and whether people stick with it.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves exercise and education programs rather than medication, side effects are minimal but may include typical risks associated with physical activity such as muscle soreness or strain.

VWCR Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~3 months and 6 months post-randomization
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 3 months and 6 months post-randomization for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Life's Essential 8 component: Blood Glucose
Life's Essential 8 component: Blood Pressure
Life's Essential 8 component: Body Mass Index (BMI)
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Secondary outcome measures
Diet Self-efficacy
Diet Self-regulation
Diet Social Support
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VWCR Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Virtual World-Based Cardiac Rehab (VWCR)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Telehealth delivery of cardiac rehabilitation via Second Life virtual world platform. 12-week, home-based program.
Group II: Center-Based Cardiac Rehab (CBCR)Active Control1 Intervention
Standard of care for participants' center-based cardiac rehabilitation program. Traditional 12-week, in-person program.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Mayo ClinicLead Sponsor
3,239 Previous Clinical Trials
3,771,449 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Telemedicine
229 Patients Enrolled for Telemedicine
Johns Hopkins UniversityOTHER
2,274 Previous Clinical Trials
14,840,367 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Telemedicine
379 Patients Enrolled for Telemedicine
University of California, IrvineOTHER
545 Previous Clinical Trials
1,922,961 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Virtual World-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation (VWCR) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05897710 — N/A
Telemedicine Research Study Groups: Center-Based Cardiac Rehab (CBCR), Virtual World-Based Cardiac Rehab (VWCR)
Telemedicine Clinical Trial 2023: Virtual World-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation (VWCR) Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05897710 — N/A
Virtual World-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation (VWCR) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05897710 — N/A
~100 spots leftby Sep 2027
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