Cardiovascular Rehabilitation After Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Official title: Cardiovascular Rehabilitation After Infrarenal Aortic Aneurysm Repair-REHAB-AAA, a Randomised Controlled Pilot Study
Run by Medical University Innsbruck · NCT07690046 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether a structured cardiovascular rehabilitation program after abdominal aortic aneurysm repair leads to better fitness and quality of life than standard postoperative care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Medical University Innsbruck Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Innsbruck, Tyrol) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | January 1, 2029 |
| Study ends | April 1, 2029 |
| Registry record updated | October 15, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07690046 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults with an abdominal aortic aneurysm indicated for repair, able to consent, and without contraindicating conditions such as acute repair, large or suprarenal aneurysm, connective tissue disorders, or severe comorbidities.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with acute repair, complex aneurysm anatomy, significant mobility issues, limited life expectancy, or severe comorbidity may not benefit from the rehabilitation program.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The trial compares a structured cardiovascular rehabilitation program to standard postoperative care in patients who have undergone repair of an infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm. It measures outcomes such as cardiorespiratory fitness, health-related quality of life, cardiovascular risk factors, adverse events, cognitive function, complications, and reoperations over follow-up. The approach is to enroll patients who meet specific criteria and follow them through the rehabilitation protocol and usual care. The study is conducted at the Medical University Innsbruck, focusing on open or endovascular repair patients. Participation is contingent on consent and meeting exclusion criteria related to mobility, comorbidities, and prognosis.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, structured rehabilitation after AAA repair could improve fitness, quality of life, and reduce cardiovascular risk after surgery.
How similar studies have gone: Prior cardiovascular rehab programs have shown benefits in other cardiovascular settings, but evidence after AAA repair is limited, making this a relatively novel application.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and an indication for repair, ability to understand and willingness to sign a written informed consent document. Exclusion Criteria: * Acute AAA repair * AAA size ≥7cm * Para/suprarenal AAA * AAA due to a connective tissue disorder * Impaired mobility * Life expectancy \<12 months * Severe co-morbidities influencing or preventing CR (e.g. ≥COPD II, PAD ≥ Rutherford 3, dialysis) * Participation in another interventional study that may confound the study endpoints * Patients \<18 years old
Where it's running
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Department of Vascular Surgery, Medical University Innsbruck
Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Michaela Enzmann, MD — Department of Vascular Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Austria
- Study coordinator: Michaela Enzmann, MD
- Email: michaela.enzmann@i-med.ac.at
- Phone: +43 50504 22587
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.