Community-Based Remote Cardiac Rehabilitation Program for Pediatric Patients With Complex Congenital Heart Disease

Launched by SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL · Mar 30, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new program to help children with complex congenital heart disease (CHD) get the rehabilitation they need from home. The program lasts for 12 weeks and includes both supervised and self-directed exercises to improve their heart health and physical fitness. The goal is to make cardiac rehabilitation more accessible for kids aged 8 to 18 years who have had heart surgery and are stable after their procedure. By using technology like smartwatches and video calls, the program aims to monitor their progress and ensure they are safe while exercising.

To be eligible for this study, children must be between 8 and 18 years old, have been diagnosed with complex CHD, and must have had their surgery at least three months prior. They also need to be able to use remote programs from home with the help of a caregiver. The trial will evaluate how well the program works and how safe it is by looking at various health measures and collecting feedback from the children and their parents. This is an important step toward providing better support for young patients with heart conditions in the community.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Aged between 8 and 18 years
• • 2. Diagnosed with complex congenital heart disease (Complex CHD) and have undergone surgery
• • 3. At least 3 months post-cardiac surgery with a stable hemodynamic status
• • 4. Capable of using remote programs (e.g., mobile apps, video-conferencing platforms) at home, with technical support from a caregiver
• • 5. Either the participant or their caregiver agrees to study participation and has signed the informed consent form
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Patients with uncontrolled arrhythmias, acute heart failure, myocarditis, pericarditis, or other ongoing cardiovascular conditions.
• • 2. Patients who are unable to exercise independently due to neurological or musculoskeletal disorders.
• • 3. Patients who cannot understand or carry out remote rehabilitation program instructions due to cognitive impairment.
• • 4. Patients showing clinically significant levels of depression or anxiety on the CDI-2 or RCMAS.
• • 5. Patients who cannot cooperate with required study assessments (e.g., CPET, ECG, 6MWT).