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SPARC Study: Physical Activity After Cardiac Rehabilitation

The SPARC study is looking at how men and women maintain their physical activity levels and fitness during and after cardiac rehabilitation. This study doesn't test a new drug or intervention; instead, it observes participants' activity. Researchers want to understand if there are differences between sexes in how well people stay active after heart treatment. You might be able to join if you are over 18, have started cardiac rehabilitation within the last month, and own a smartphone or tablet. The main goal is to measure your average daily step count at the beginning, at 3 months, and at 9 months. The current recruitment status is unclear.

Study design
This is an observational study planning to enroll 150 participants. It is not testing a specific treatment but rather observing physical activity levels.
What's involved
You would have three in-person study visits and might complete two interviews over a 10-month period. You will also use a mobile application on your smartphone or tablet.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Your average daily step count will be measured at baseline, 3 months, and 9 months.

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NCT07214350

Sex Differences in Barriers and Participation in Physical Activity During and Following Cardiac Rehabilitation

Recruiting
Not specifiedAges 18+Observational
Duke University
~150 participants
Updated 2025-12-03 on ClinicalTrials.gov

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Average Daily Step Count
Measured over Baseline, 3 months, 9 months

Conditions

Cardiac Rehabilitation
Heart Disease

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Where it's being run

1 sites across 1 states
North Carolina1

Study leadership

  • Katherine A. Collins-Bennett, PhD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · Duke University

Who to contact

Katherine A Collins-Bennett, PhD
[email protected]
919-479-2368
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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

Age \> 18 years
Enrolled in cardiac rehabilitation within the last month
Own a smartphone or tablet for mobile application download

Exclusion

Planned relocation during the study period out of the local area
Planned medical procedure within the study period that may limit physical activity (i.e., joint replacement)
End-stage kidney disease
Impairment from stroke, injury, or other medical conditions that would prevent participation in or completion of the protocol
Heart transplant
Use of a left ventricular assist device
Pregnant or intending to become pregnant during the study period
Any other illness that, in the opinion of the study physician, would negatively impact or mitigate participation in or completion of the protocol

What this trial measures

  • Average Daily Step CountBaseline, 3 months, 9 months

    Calculated as an average of daily steps achieved over the previous week at each timepoint.