eHealth-based Cardiac Rehabilitation in Post-myocardial Infarction Patients
This study tests whether a digital health program for heart attack recovery works as well as standard in-person cardiac rehabilitation. Participants will be randomly assigned to either receive online rehabilitation support or usual care, and researchers will measure improvements in exercise ability and quality of life.
Key Objective: The trial is testing whether online cardiac rehabilitation can help heart attack patients improve their exercise capacity and overall quality of life as effectively as traditional rehabilitation programs.
Who to Consider: Patients who have recently had a myocardial infarction (heart attack) and are interested in cardiac rehabilitation should consider enrolling, particularly those who may have difficulty accessing in-person rehabilitation programs.
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the effect of eHealth-based cardiac rehabilitation with the effect of usual care on exercise capacity and qualify of life in patients after myocardial infarction.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. ≥ 20 years of age. 2. Within 6 months after the onset of acute myocardial infarction. 3. At lowest to moderate risk according to the guideline from American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. 4. Unable or refused to attend center-based cardiac rehabilitation. Exclusion criteria: 1. Unable to walk independently or use a stationary bike. 2. Unable to follow verbal command. 3. Not having a smartphone which can get on the internet. 4. Having contraindications for exercise according to American College of Sports Medicine's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription. 5. Unable to provide informed consent.