Safety and Effectiveness of a Virtual Pediatric Cardiac Rehabilitation Program or Telerehabilitation in Children With Heart Disease
Sponsored by Columbia University
About this trial
Last updated a year ago
Study ID
AAAT7872
Status
Completed
Type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Placebo
No
Accepting
10 to 25 Years
All Sexes
Trial Timing
Ended a year ago
What is this trial about?
Cardiac telerehabilitation is a much-needed pediatric therapy; however, a lack of randomized controlled trials has limited the development of and reimbursement for this valuable service. Through this prospective, randomized controlled trial, the investigators aim to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of PCTR in a clinically diverse population of children and adolescents with heart disease.
What are the participation requirements?
Inclusion Criteria
* Age 10 -25 yrs
* Not participating in organized sports of physical fitness programs
* Able to follow basic directions and express symptoms
* Dx of pulmonary hypertension, congenital heart disease, and transplant programs
* Clinically stable as deemed by the referring cardiologist
Exclusion Criteria
* Clinical instability as demonstrated by recent medication escalation (within 3 months prior to starting the program)
* Hemodynamic instability
* Significant arrhythmia or ST segment or T wave abnormalities
* End-tidal carbon dioxide less than 20 mmHg with exercise, or exercise-induced symptoms that would limit ability to participate in the intervention safely