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Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Hybrid Cardiac Rehabilitation in Peripheral Artery Disease

NCT07550959 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2026-04-24

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Summary

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common atherosclerotic condition characterized by reduced blood flow to the lower extremities, leading to intermittent claudication, decreased walking capacity, and impaired quality of life. Supervised exercise therapy is recommended as the first-line non-invasive treatment for patients with PAD; however, participation in center-based programs is often limited due to accessibility, time constraints, and symptom-related barriers.

This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of a hybrid cardiac rehabilitation program compared with conventional supervised exercise therapy in individuals diagnosed with peripheral artery disease. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a hybrid cardiac rehabilitation group or a supervised exercise therapy group.

The hybrid cardiac rehabilitation program will combine center-based supervised exercise sessions with home-based telerehabilitation, supported by remote monitoring and wearable activity tracking devices. The supervised exercise therapy group will receive a fully center-based, physiotherapist-supervised exercise program. Both interventions will be delivered over a 12-week period.

Primary outcomes will include walking performance and functional capacity. Secondary outcomes will assess exercise adherence, symptom severity, physical activity levels, and quality of life. The results of this study are expected to provide evidence on the feasibility and effectiveness of hybrid cardiac rehabilitation as an alternative rehabilitation model for patients with peripheral artery disease.

Conditions

  • Peripheral Arterial Disease

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Hybrid Cardiac Rehabilitation

The hybrid cardiac rehabilitation intervention consists of a structured exercise program combining center-based supervised treadmill walking sessions with home-based walking and strengthening exercises supported by telerehabilitation. Exercise intensity and progression are individualized based on perceived exertion and symptom tolerance. Participants are remotely monitored using wearable activity tracking devices and regular physiotherapist follow-up.

BEHAVIORAL

Supervised Exercise Therapy

Supervised exercise therapy consists of a center-based exercise program performed under the supervision of a physiotherapist. The program includes treadmill walking and strengthening exercises delivered according to established peripheral artery disease rehabilitation guidelines. Exercise intensity and progression are individualized based on perceived exertion, symptom tolerance, and functional capacity.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Biruni University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
50 Years
Max Age
70 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-09-16
Primary Completion
2027-01-16
Completion
2027-04-16

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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