Improving care for heart surgery patients through digital services
The "Seamless" Patient: From Preoperative Preparation to Postoperative Rehabilitation
This study is testing whether using a mobile app for communication and support can help heart surgery patients recover better compared to standard care or traditional education methods.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hannover Medical School Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hanover, Lower Saxony) |
| Trial ID | NCT06699446 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of digital services on perioperative care for patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Participants will be randomized into three groups: one receiving standard care, another receiving intensified education through traditional methods, and a third utilizing a mobile app for enhanced communication and rehabilitation. The goal is to establish individualized rehabilitation plans and improve patient-reported outcomes through better information exchange and support. By integrating digital tools, the study aims to enhance the quality of life and reduce postoperative complications.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults scheduled for elective cardiac surgery, such as coronary bypass or heart valve surgery.
Not a fit: Patients requiring emergency surgery or those with congenital heart defects may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve recovery outcomes and quality of life for heart surgery patients.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using digital tools for patient care, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patient is capable of giving consent; * planned, elective cardiac surgery (coronary bypass surgery and heart valve surgery incl. combination surgery). The planned surgery can be performed with or without a heart-lung machine. * Minimally invasive procedures may also be explicitly included in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Emergency care; * congenital heart defects; * age less than 18 years; * patient unable to give consent; * patient unable to perform simple physical training; * high-risk surgery with a calculated Euroscore II of more than 8%.
Where this trial is running
Hanover, Lower Saxony
- Medical School Hanover — Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Bastian Schmack, PD
- Email: Schmack.bastian@mh-hannover.de
- Phone: 0511-532-3452
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.