๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-11-26

Designing and Assessing a Women Only Cardiac Rehabilitation (CARE) Program (NCT06784895)

Designing and Assessing a Women Only Cardiac Rehabilitation Program

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: University of Michigan

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

The purpose of this randomized controlled study is to investigate the effect(s) of a pilot women-only cardiac rehabilitation (CR) program. The study team will be testing the effectiveness, compliance and enjoyment of this women's only cardiac rehabilitation (CR) program by comparing outcomes to those randomized to receive Michigan Medicine's current CR program (standard care), which includes people of all genders. Study hypotheses: * Women randomized to women-specific CR programming will have superior attendance and completion rates compared to women attending mixed-sex CR programming. * Women randomized to women-specific CR programming will experience greater improvement in clinical outcomes in comparison to those in mixed-sex CR programming.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Michigan โ€” Ann Arbor, Michigan

Age range: 40 Years to 80 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Women only Cardiac Rehab program (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Standard of Care (mixed-sex) rehab program (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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

  • University of Michigan โ€” Ann Arbor, Michigan

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (734) 232-6865

Email: eperrott@umich.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

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.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  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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