Virtual World-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation (VWCR)

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to employ patient and community engagement to develop recruitment strategies and provide input to a future clinical trial of a virtual world cardiac rehab (CR) program. Also, the study aims to gain a better understanding of the barriers to CR participation.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patient/Community/Stakeholder-Advisory Board (PCS-AB):
    • Patients (CR alumni, CR non-completers, and CR-eligible people who did not attend), caregivers (of patient who ever participated in CR or CR-eligible), representatives from key stakeholder/advocacy groups (e.g., AACVPR, AHA, payers, information technology, etc.;
    • Age ≥ 18 years;
    • Basic Internet navigation skills;
    • Active email address.
  • Survey:
    • Patients (CR alumni, CR non-completers, and CR-eligible people who did not attend);
    • Age ≥ 18 years;
    • Access to a device to take web-based survey (i.e., smartphone, computer, laptop/tablet).

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Visual/hearing impairment or mental disability that would preclude independent use of the VW platform.
  • Non-English-speaking patients due to logistical challenges with real time translation over a virtual platform and the English language-only survey and materials.

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 2/8/23. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

LaPrincess Brewer, M.D., M.P.H.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Lainey Moen M.A.

(507) 266-7062

Moen.Lainey@mayo.edu

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Publications

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