Telerehab II: secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease by means of telerehabilitation.
- Conditions
- Coronary artery diseaseCirculatory System
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN96672098
- Lead Sponsor
- Heart Centre Hasselt vzw (Belgium)
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 80
1. Patients (both male and female) that suffered an uncomplicated acute coronary syndrome (ACS) for which a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) was performed
2. All included patients possessed a personal computer and internet connection
3. Their age did not exceed 80 years old
1. Patients more than 80 years old
2. Patients that have an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) or pacemaker
3. Patients that suffered from severe arrhythmias
4. Patients that had persistent exertional ischaemia after revascularization therapy.
5. Patients with severe heart failure (NYHA class III and IV)
6. Patients with neurological or orthopaedic disability, limiting their capability to walk and run
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 1. Change in VO2 peak from baseline (week 1) to week 6 and week 18 of follow-up<br>2. Change of daily step count from baseline to week 18 of follow-up
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 1. Change in HBA1c, lipid profile from baseline to week 18<br>2. Number and duration of hospitalisation after the start of the study <br>3. Mortality rate after the start of the study <br>4. Number of medication changes from baseline to week 18 of follow-up<br>5. Change in self-reported physical activity (IPAQ-questionnaire) from baseline to week 18 of follow-up