Talk Test for Coronary Heart Disease

(Talk-Test Trial)

Overseen By Jennifer Reed, PhD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation

Disqualifiers: Unstable angina, COPD, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

Duration: 12 weeks

40 Participants Needed

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

The objectives of this pilot RCT are to examine if the Talk Test is an effective and safe tool as compared with CPET for exercise prescription in patients who have undergone CABG or PCI and enrolled in a home-based CR program with virtual exercise training monitoring.

Who Is on the Research Team?

Andrew Pipe, MD

Principal Investigator

Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for individuals over 40 who've had a heart bypass or stent placement between 4 to 12 weeks ago. Participants need the ability to perform a CPET, have access to MyChart, email, internet, and a smartphone with fast internet. It's not for those unable to attend follow-ups, already in cardiac rehab programs, or with certain heart conditions like severe valve disease.

Inclusion Criteria

I had a heart procedure (PCI or CABG) between 4 and 12 weeks ago.

Patient has access to email and the internet

Patient has access to MyChart

Exclusion Criteria

Patient is currently participating in a virtual or on-site CR program

I have a serious heart or lung condition.

My heart pumps less blood than normal.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants undergo virtual cardiac rehabilitation with exercise prescription based on either the Talk Test or CPET results

12 weeks

Virtual monitoring throughout

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

4 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• CPET
• Talk Test

Trial Overview The study is testing if the 'Talk Test' can be as effective and safe as CPET (a type of exercise test) for prescribing home-based exercises after heart surgery. Patients will receive virtual monitoring during their rehabilitation program at home.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Talk Test Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Virtual Cardiac Rehab + Exercise prescription based on the Talk test.

Group II: Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Virtual Cardiac Rehab + Exercise prescription based on the CPET results.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation

Lead Sponsor

Trials

200

Recruited

95,800+