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Tele-rehabilitation Versus Center-based Rehabilitation in Heart Failure Patients
Sponsor: Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Sassari
Summary
This study is a single-center pilot randomized controlled trial designed to compare home-based cardiac rehabilitation delivered through the HERE solution with standard hospital-based cardiac rehabilitation in patients with clinically stable heart failure. Cardiac rehabilitation is recommended to improve functional capacity and clinical outcomes in this population; however, adherence to conventional center-based programs remains suboptimal. The intervention consists of a structured rehabilitation program delivered over eight sessions, including aerobic and calisthenic exercises, supported by a tablet-based application with real-time monitoring and feedback. Participants in the control group receive the same rehabilitation program in a hospital setting under direct supervision. The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention on functional capacity, measured using the 6-minute walk test. Secondary outcomes include adherence to the rehabilitation program, quality of life, exercise capacity parameters, vital signs, perceived exertion, and patient satisfaction. This pilot study aims to assess the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of a technology-supported home-based rehabilitation model to inform the design of future larger trials.
Official title: Tele-rehabilitation Versus Center-based Rehabilitation in Patients With Heart Failure: a Pilot RCT
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2025-07-31
Completion Date
2025-12-23
Last Updated
2026-04-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Home-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation
A home-based cardiac rehabilitation program delivered through the HERE solution, consisting of eight sessions performed twice weekly. The intervention includes aerobic exercise using a chair cycle ergometer and anaerobic/calisthenic exercises. The program is supported by a tablet-based application providing guided exercises, real-time monitoring of physiological parameters (heart rate, oxygen saturation, and blood pressure), and feedback. Participants receive prior training on the use of the technology and exercise execution.
Hospital-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation
A standard hospital-based cardiac rehabilitation program consisting of eight sessions performed twice weekly. The program includes aerobic exercise and anaerobic/calisthenic exercises delivered in the hospital setting under direct supervision by healthcare professionals.
Locations (1)
Valentina Micheluzzi
Sassari, SS, Italy