Online Tai Chi Plus Fitbit After ACS (Mind2Move)
Acute Coronary Syndrome, Physical Inactivity
About this trial
This is an interventional other trial for Acute Coronary Syndrome focused on measuring tai chi, fitness tracker
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: History of ACS (unstable angina, NSTEMI, and STEMI, defined per current AHA/ACC criteria); Age ≥ 18; Being physically inactive (i.e., < 150 min/week of moderate-intensity aerobic PA); Absence of contraindications to physical exercise per the participant's provider evaluation; Access to a digital device with internet connection; Having an active email account and ability to check email at least weekly; 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; English speaking Exclusion Criteria: Inability or unwillingness to give informed consent; Blood pressure >200/110 or orthostatic systolic blood pressure decrease >20 mmHg at the baseline visit; Uncontrolled/untreated atrial or ventricular arrhythmias or 3rd degree AV block; Within 3 months of a diagnosis of pericarditis or myocarditis; Medical conditions likely to limit lifespan to less than one year; New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class IV; Severe cognitive impairment (BOMC >10);139 Orthopedic problems prohibiting TC practice; Ongoing TC or other mind-body training (i.e., meditation, TC, or yoga) at least weekly; Current enrollment in cardiac rehabilitation; Untreated severe depression (PHQ>=20); Conditions likely to affect study compliance (i.e., moving out of study area, substance use, ongoing untreated psychosis); Symptoms of unstable cardiovascular disease (e.g., shortness of breath or chest pain at rest and/or Canadian Cardiovascular Society Angina Class III-IV)
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Tai chi + wearable
Enhanced usual care
48 virtual tai chi classes on Zoom over 6 months plus assigned home practice of tai chi 3x a week plus daily use of a Fitbit fitness tracker will be required for this group.
Printed educational materials based on existing resources (e.g., AHA; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) will be shared with subjects in this group.