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MyCaRe App for Cardiac Surgery Recovery (MyCaRe Trial)
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Led By Tracey J Colella, PhD
Research Sponsored by University Health Network, Toronto
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Age > 35 years
Undergoing traditional (sternotomy approach) coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 8 weeks post operative discharge
Awards & highlights
MyCaRe Trial Summary
This trial will test an app to help cardiac surgery patients navigate post-op care, improve patient outcomes and reduce health care costs.
Who is the study for?
The MyCaRe clinical trial is for individuals aged 35 or older who have had a traditional coronary artery bypass graft surgery without complications and stayed in the hospital for 4-8 days. Participants must understand study instructions, use an app/Fitbit, have home wifi, hear phone conversations well, and live in/near Toronto or be willing to mail back devices.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
This pilot RCT tests the MyCaRe Android application designed to aid cardiac recovery post-surgery. It offers educational content, tracks wound healing and activity via photos and Fitbit data, improves patient-provider communication, and streamlines referrals to outpatient care.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves using an application rather than medication or invasive procedures, typical medical side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience issues related to technology use such as privacy concerns or stress from learning new tech.
MyCaRe Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
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I am older than 35 years.
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I am having open-heart surgery to improve blood flow to my heart.
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My hospital stay is expected to last 4 to 8 days.
MyCaRe Trial Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 8 weeks post operative discharge
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~8 weeks post operative discharge
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Enrolment in cardiac rehabilitation
MyCaRe Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: MyCaRe Android ApplicationExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The MyCaRe mobile application (education and symptom monitoring which includes pain, mood scales, wound monitoring) and Fitbit accelerometer (steps walked, distance) will be provided to patients receiving intervention group allocation for the initial 6 to 8 weeks recovery post cardiac surgery. The patients will be provided a temporary loan mobile device loaded with MyCaRe and Fitbit Inspire 2 before leaving hospital. They will be asked to input data (pain, mood, wounds, activity, blood sugar, blood pressure) daily if possible in first 2 weeks and once weekly thereafter until 6 to 8 weeks or until entry to a cardiac rehabilitation program.
Group II: Usual CareActive Control1 Intervention
Patients receiving usual care are typically referred to CR at the time of discharge from the acute care center via paper or electronic systematic referral (completed by a physician or nurse practitioner). Additionally, a conversation with the patient regarding CR by a healthcare provider may occur, however this communication is not always a consistent occurrence. Once referred, patients will await contact from a CR program in their region/area and if actual program enrollment occurs, this usually happens between 8 to 10 weeks post discharge.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University Health Network, TorontoLead Sponsor
1,476 Previous Clinical Trials
485,140 Total Patients Enrolled
Toronto General HospitalOTHER
25 Previous Clinical Trials
15,414 Total Patients Enrolled
Tracey J Colella, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity Health Network, Toronto
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I have had major complications after surgery while in the hospital.I can hear well enough to talk on the phone.I have had heart surgery that was not a bypass.I do not have any mental health conditions that affect my ability to think or communicate.I cannot walk by myself at a speed of 2 mph.I am older than 35 years.I am having open-heart surgery to improve blood flow to my heart.I had no complications after my surgery.My hospital stay is expected to last 4 to 8 days.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Usual Care
- Group 2: MyCaRe Android Application
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What is the highest amount of participants involved in this medical trial?
"Yes, the information available on clinicaltrials.gov affirms that this medical investigation is currently recruiting patients. It was originally released to the public domain on October 1st 2022, and most recently amended on May 24th 2023. The trial needs 40 participants to be recruited from one site."
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Are there any current openings for individuals to join this trial?
"Affirmative. Evidenced by the information on clinicaltrials.gov, this experiment is recruiting participants as of now. It was first posted in October 1st, 2022 and has been edited most recently on May 24th 2023. The trial seeks to enrol 40 patients from one location."
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