The ITACARE-P CardioRehab Registry

Status: Recruiting
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Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

ITACARE-P CardioRehab Registry is a nationwide observational study conducted in Italy and coordinated by the Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi in Milan. It involves multiple hospitals and rehabilitation centers across the country and aims to better understand how cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is delivered to patients recovering from heart conditions (coronary deseases and/or heart failure). CR is a structured program that includes exercise, lifestyle education, and psychological support, and is known to improve recovery, reduce future cardiac events, lower hospital readmissions, and enhance quality of life. Despite strong recommendations from international guidelines, not all eligible patients are referred to CR, and its delivery varies. This study collects real-world data to describe how CR programs are implemented, evaluate patient outcomes, identify subgroups needing tailored care, and support improvements in cardiac care services in Italy. Adults who recently experienced a qualifying heart condition are enrolled and followed during their standard rehabilitation, without any changes to treatment. Data on medical history, risk factors, quality of life, functional improvements, and medication use are collected, with follow-up at 6 and 12 months. Participation involves no added risks, and personal health data is securely managed according to EU GDPR regulations using the REDCap system. The study aims to enhance the quality, consistency, and equity of cardiac rehabilitation across the country.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Patients with coronary artery disease and/or heart failure who meet the current regulatory requirements for appropriateness of referral to cardiac rehabilitation are eligible for enrollment. These patients may be included regardless of whether they are referred to inpatient or outpatient cardiac rehabilitation programs, depending on the clinical setting and care pathway.

Locations
Other Locations
Italy
IRCCS Dongnocchi
RECRUITING
Milan
Contact Information
Primary
Nuccia Morici, Medicine
nmorici@dongnocchi.it
3206359064
Backup
Gaia Coni, Psychology
gconi@dongnocchi.it
3203003671
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-05-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2027-12-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 1600
Treatments
cardiorehab patients
cardiological rehabilitation patients with heart conditions (heart coronary deseases and/or heart failure).
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Collaborators: Istituto clinico Maugeri Lumezzane, Ospedale Riabilitativo di Alta Specializzazione, Cardiologia Riabilitativa Tagliacozzo, IRCCS Fondazione Don Gnocchi-Firenze, S.O.D. Riabilitazione Cardiologica Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Careggi Firenze, Fondazione Don Gnocchi Parma, Struttura complessa Riabilitazione Cardiologica, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, ASST Crema, ASST Brianza, Riabilitazione del Cardiopatico, UOSD Cardiologia Riabilitativa Azienda Ospedaliera San Giovanni-Addolorata, U.O.C. Cardiologia ASL 3 Genovese, IRCCS Istituti clinici Maugeri, Istituto di Montescano, IRCCS Istituti clinici Maugeri, Istituto di Pavia, Casa di cura villa gemma, UOS Cardiologia Riabilitativa ULSS Serenissima, AORN Sant'Anna e San Sebastiano - Caserta, IRCCS Istituti clinici Maugeri, Istituto di Gattico-Veruno, U.O.S. Riabilitazione Cardiologica Area Sud Azienda USL Toscana, Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA
Leads: Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus

This content was sourced from clinicaltrials.gov