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Exercise Streaming for Cardiovascular Disease (VirtualEX Trial)
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Led By Thais Coutinho, MD
Research Sponsored by Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation
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Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 8 weeks
Awards & highlights
VirtualEX Trial Summary
This trial is testing a new model for delivering group exercise training for people with heart disease. The model includes live-streaming of CR exercise classes. Two versions of these classes are available: one that does not require any exercise equipment; and one that relies on a stationary exercise bike and exercise band delivered and installed in patients' homes.
Eligible Conditions
- Cardiovascular Disease
VirtualEX Trial Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 8 weeks
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~8 weeks
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Eligibility
Feasibility of equipment delivery
Feasibility of recruitment
+1 moreVirtualEX Trial Design
3Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: Control (C)Active Control1 Intervention
Participants will receive a exercise prescription and a home exercise plan. It will specify how many days per week they should exercise and will indicate how hard they should be working using their heart rate and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) as a guide. They will attend 8 onsite rehabilitation classes at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (1 class per week for 8 weeks). These classes will be led by a specially trained instructor who will teach and encourage self-monitoring of heart rate and RPE. The class will include a warm-up, 30 minutes of aerobic exercise and a 15 min cool-down, including strength exercises and stretches. Following each class there will be a short mini-education session highlighting a variety of topics on how to manage risk factors. Patients will have access to onsite classes for nutrition and stress management. Participants will receive access to 8 additional educational videos that highlight topics such as exercise safety, goal setting and nutrition.
Group II: Exercise Streaming + Equipment (ES+E)Active Control1 Intervention
Participants will receive an indoor bicycle and an exercise band (delivered and set up in their home). Participants will complete 1 "live" class per week for 8 weeks. Their exercise prescription will be based on a stress test. Classes will be led by a specially trained instructor and will include a warm-up, 30 minutes of aerobic exercise, 10 minutes of strength exercises, and a cooldown and stretching segment. During each "live" class, the exercise supervisor will play the corresponding video and supervise the participants through the Zoom for Healthcare platform. Heart rate and RPE data will be collected from each participant. Participants will have access to other pre-recorded exercise videos that they can stream "on demand" at any time. Participants will be encouraged to access them throughout the week. Participants will have access to the same 8 pre-recorded educational videos that the control and exercise streaming groups will receive.
Group III: Exercise Streaming (ES)Active Control1 Intervention
Participants will complete 1 "live" virtual class per week for 8-weeks. Classes will be led by a specially trained instructor and will include a warm-up, 30 minutes of aerobic exercise, 10 minutes of strength exercises, and a cooldown and stretching segment. During each live class, the instructor will play the corresponding video and supervise the participants through the Zoom for Healthcare platform. Heart rates and RPE data will be collected from each participant. Participants will have access to other pre-recorded exercise videos that they can stream "on demand" at any time. They will be encouraged to access them "on demand" throughout the week. In addition participants will have access to the same 8 pre-recorded educational videos that the control group will receive. Topics include; exercise safety, goal setting, nutrition, stress management, medication information, risk factor awareness and transition planning.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Ottawa Heart Institute Research CorporationLead Sponsor
188 Previous Clinical Trials
92,434 Total Patients Enrolled
Thais Coutinho, MDPrincipal InvestigatorOttawa Heart Institute Research Corporation
1 Previous Clinical Trials
25 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- You can do a test to check how well your heart and lungs work together.You were in the hospital at UOHI and got discharged within the last 12 weeks.You have stable coronary heart disease or have had valve surgery.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Control (C)
- Group 2: Exercise Streaming + Equipment (ES+E)
- Group 3: Exercise Streaming (ES)
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
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What is the cap on patient enrollment for this research trial?
"Affirmative. Perusal of clinicaltrials.gov reveals that this medical investigation, initially posted on September 20th 2022, is currently sourcing participants. There are 36 people across 1 centre required for the trial to begin."
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Is recruitment for this research endeavor still open?
"Affirmative. The information listed on clinicaltrials.gov confirms that recruiting for this medical trial is still in progress since it was initially posted on September 20th 2022 and the most recent update occured a day later, on the 21st of September 2022. 36 potential participants are required to be sourced from 1 location."
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