Heart patients' top concerns about rehab: a survey aims to find out

NCT ID NCT05099692

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First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Summary

This study surveys 3,000 people with coronary heart disease who are about to start cardiac rehabilitation for the first time. Participants choose from 15 common questions about rehab—covering its purpose, methods, benefits, risks, and cost—or write their own. The goal is to understand what worries patients most and how social factors influence those concerns.

What this could mean

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Active substance
questionnaire about cardiac rehabilitation concerns
What this could lead to
If this study identifies the most common concerns, it could help doctors tailor cardiac rehab programs to better address patient worries.
What could go wrong
This is an observational survey, not a treatment trial. It will not test whether any intervention works, and the findings may not apply to all heart patients.

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Study facts

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Participants

3,000 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2021

Finished

Dec 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Patients with coronary heart disease eligible for the study must be at least 18 years of age or greater, able to participate in cardiac rehabilitation after medical judgments by the physicians for the first time and provide the written informed consent. Moreover, the participants must understand the questionnaire content and complete it.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * age \>18 years old * patients diagnosed as coronary heart disease * able to participate in cardiac rehabilitation after medical judgments for the first time * understand the questionnaire content * agree to participant in the study and provide the written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * unable to complete the questionnaire * patients who aren't willing or refuse to participate in the trial

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Qiang Hu

    Shenyang, Liaoning, 110016, China

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