Heart Failure study: Exercise Intervention
Official title Home-Based Exercise Program Using Mobile Technology After Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06291922
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see if the exercise program improves how much patients move, their muscle strength, and how they feel about their life.
- Who it's for
- It is looking for adults who have just had a HeartMate 3 left‑ventricular assist device implanted.
- What's involved
- Participants will use a mobile app to guide daily exercises at home, while researchers track activity levels, muscle health, and quality of life through tests and questionnaires.
- Time commitment
- The program lasts several months, with regular check‑ins and assessments scheduled throughout the study period.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- ≥ 18 years of age
- Newly implanted with a HeartMate 3™ LVAD for the first time
- Able to ambulate independently (with or without the use of an assistive device)
- Owns a smartphone with Internet connection
- Patient will be discharged home with LVAD or patient will be living at home with LVAD within 45 days of index discharge
You likely can't join if
- 1\. Major comorbidities or limitations that may interfere with exercise training (including significant orthopedic/neurologic limitations...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Detroit, Michigan, United States
- Cleveland, Ohio, United States
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Compensation & support
A stipend or payment for your time may be offered.
No amount is published here because ClinicalTrials.gov has no reliable field for payment or travel support. Ask the study team what's actually covered (payment for your time, travel, parking, or other study costs), and never join a trial for the compensation alone.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
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Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Detroit, Michigan, United States; Cleveland, Ohio, United States; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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