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

The SPARC study will measure physical activity and functional fitness during cardiac rehabilitation, right after completion of cardiac rehabilitation, and 6 months later. This will help investigators learn if men and women maintain physical activity levels and functional fitness differently during and after they complete cardiac rehabilitation. Participants in this study will have three in-person study visits and may complete two qualitative interviews over a 10-month study period. The greatest risks during the study include physical discomfort, falling, and/or shortness of breath during the fitness testing.

NCT Number	NCT07214350
Lead Sponsor	Duke University Collaborators: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Conditions	Cardiac Rehabilitation, Heart Disease
Enrollment	150 participants
Start Date	2025-12-02
Primary Completion	2029-12 (estimated)
Study Completion	2030-08 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-12-03