ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Online Tai Chi Plus Fitbit After ACS

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Acute Coronary Syndrome Physical Inactivity tai chi fitness tracker

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Study Overview

This clinical trial focuses on testing the efficacy of different digital interventions to promote re-engagement in cancer-related long-term follow-up care for adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors of childhood cancer.

Description

This projects studies the role of tai chi exercise and wearable fitness trackers to promote physical activity in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) survivors.

Official Title

Tai Chi Exercise and Wearable Feedback Technology to Promote Physical Activity in Acute Coronary Syndrome Survivors

Quick Facts

Study Start:2024-08-27

Study Completion:2026-06-15

Study Type:Not specified

Phase:Not Applicable

Enrollment:Not specified

Status:ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT05699642

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No

Standard Ages:ADULT, OLDER_ADULT

Inclusion Criteria	Exclusion Criteria
1. History of ACS (unstable angina, NSTEMI, and STEMI, defined per current AHA/ACC criteria); 2. Age ≥ 18; 3. Being physically inactive (i.e., \< 150 min/week of moderate-intensity aerobic PA); 4. Absence of contraindications to physical exercise per the participant's provider evaluation; 5. Access to a digital device with internet connection; 6. Having an active email account and ability to check email at least weekly; 7. Physician clearance to participate in low-moderate intensity exercise (tai chi), including a statement that there is no contraindication to exercise based on post-ACS stress test and other factors, as appropriate; 8. English speaking	1. Inability or unwillingness to give informed consent; 2. Blood pressure \>200/110 or orthostatic systolic blood pressure decrease \>20 mmHg at the baseline visit; 3. Uncontrolled/untreated atrial or ventricular arrhythmias or 3rd degree AV block; 4. Within 3 months of a diagnosis of pericarditis or myocarditis; 5. Medical conditions likely to limit lifespan to less than one year; 6. New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class IV; 7. Severe cognitive impairment (BOMC \>10);139 8. Orthopedic problems prohibiting TC practice; 9. Ongoing TC or other mind-body training (i.e., meditation, TC, or yoga) at least weekly; 10. Current enrollment in cardiac rehabilitation; 11. Untreated severe depression (PHQ\>=20); 12. Conditions likely to affect study compliance (i.e., moving out of study area, substance use, ongoing untreated psychosis); 13. Symptoms of unstable cardiovascular disease (e.g., shortness of breath or chest pain at rest and/or Canadian Cardiovascular Society Angina Class III-IV)

Inclusion Criteria

Exclusion Criteria

1. History of ACS (unstable angina, NSTEMI, and STEMI, defined per current AHA/ACC criteria);
2. Age ≥ 18;
3. Being physically inactive (i.e., \< 150 min/week of moderate-intensity aerobic PA);
4. Absence of contraindications to physical exercise per the participant's provider evaluation;
5. Access to a digital device with internet connection;
6. Having an active email account and ability to check email at least weekly;
7. Physician clearance to participate in low-moderate intensity exercise (tai chi), including a statement that there is no contraindication to exercise based on post-ACS stress test and other factors, as appropriate;
8. English speaking

1. Inability or unwillingness to give informed consent;
2. Blood pressure \>200/110 or orthostatic systolic blood pressure decrease \>20 mmHg at the baseline visit;
3. Uncontrolled/untreated atrial or ventricular arrhythmias or 3rd degree AV block;
4. Within 3 months of a diagnosis of pericarditis or myocarditis;
5. Medical conditions likely to limit lifespan to less than one year;
6. New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class IV;
7. Severe cognitive impairment (BOMC \>10);139
8. Orthopedic problems prohibiting TC practice;
9. Ongoing TC or other mind-body training (i.e., meditation, TC, or yoga) at least weekly;
10. Current enrollment in cardiac rehabilitation;
11. Untreated severe depression (PHQ\>=20);
12. Conditions likely to affect study compliance (i.e., moving out of study area, substance use, ongoing untreated psychosis);
13. Symptoms of unstable cardiovascular disease (e.g., shortness of breath or chest pain at rest and/or Canadian Cardiovascular Society Angina Class III-IV)

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations (Sites)

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Boston, Massachusetts, 02215

United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2024-08-27

Study Completion Date2026-06-15

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2024-08-27

Study Completion Date2026-06-15

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

tai chi
fitness tracker

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Acute Coronary Syndrome
Physical Inactivity