Can a Nurse-Led education program calm heart surgery patients and speed recovery?

NCT ID NCT07680192

First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026

Summary

This trial investigates whether a structured educational program led by nurses can reduce anxiety and improve outcomes for adults undergoing their first heart surgery. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either the nurse-led program or usual care. The program covers preoperative preparation, postoperative recovery, self-care, and lifestyle advice, with follow-up for six months after surgery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Nurse-led educational program

What this could lead to

If effective, this program could become a standard way to prepare heart surgery patients, reducing their anxiety and helping them recover faster.

What could go wrong

This is a single-center trial with 261 participants, so results may not apply to all hospitals or patient groups. The program's success depends on how well it is delivered and received.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Health Education

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital Clínic de Barcelona

    Barcelona, Barcelona, 08036, Spain