๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-07-14

Home Rehabilitation Improves Cardiac Effort in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (NCT06477640)

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: University of Rochester

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether a home rehabilitation program for patients diagnosed with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) will decrease Cardiac Effort (number of heart beats used during 6-minute walk test/walk distance) and improve quality of life. Ultimately, this information could help improve the management of patients with PAH.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Rochester Medical Center โ€” Rochester, New York

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Exercise (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Standard of Care (BEHAVIORAL)

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • University of Rochester Medical Center โ€” Rochester, New York

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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