Do heart doctors know enough about rehab for kids?

NCT ID NCT06356454

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study surveyed 106 pediatric cardiologists to understand what they know, think, and do about cardiac rehabilitation for children with congenital heart disease. The goal was to find out why this helpful therapy is underused. Researchers used a questionnaire based on the World Health Organization's framework to gather information.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could highlight gaps in physician knowledge and help design better training programs to increase use of cardiac rehabilitation in children with heart disease.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed survey study with 106 participants, so findings may not apply to all pediatric cardiologists. It measures opinions, not patient outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

congenital heart disease

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PHYSICIAN'S ROLE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Karamanoglu Mehmetbey University

Karaman, Turkey (Türkiye)

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