Monitoring cardiovascular rehabilitation outcomes in Switzerland

Swiss Secondary Prevention and Rehabilitation Registry: SwissPR

University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · NCT05500859

This study looks at how a 12-week heart rehabilitation program in Switzerland affects patients' heart health and helps identify those at higher risk for heart problems.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment4000 (estimated)
SexAll
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Basel, Switzerland (other)
Locations1 site (Basel)
Trial IDNCT05500859 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

The SwissPR study is a longitudinal observational cohort study that aims to monitor patient characteristics and benchmark quality measures for individuals participating in a 12-week ambulatory cardiac rehabilitation program at the University Hospital Basel. It includes both retrospective and prospective data collection to assess the impact of the rehabilitation program on cardiovascular health outcomes. The study seeks to identify patients at higher cardiovascular risk and understand the factors influencing secondary prevention behaviors. By creating a comprehensive registry, the study addresses the lack of data on the Swiss population's experiences during and after cardiac rehabilitation.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals of all age groups who are participating in an ambulatory cardiac rehabilitation program and can provide informed consent.

Not a fit: Patients who are unable to follow an ambulatory cardiac rehabilitation program for more than three weeks or who cannot provide informed consent may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the quality of cardiac rehabilitation programs and enhance patient outcomes for those with cardiovascular diseases.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in monitoring rehabilitation outcomes, but this specific registry approach is novel for the Swiss population.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Participation in an ambulatory CR program (all age groups)
* Written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Inability to follow an ambulatory CR program more than 3 weeks
* Not willing to give informed consent
* Inability to understand the informed consent due to language comprehension
* Lack of discernment

Where this trial is running

Basel

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Cardiovascular Diseases, Coronary artery disease, Cardiac rehabilitation, Acute coronary syndrome, Chronic coronary syndrome, Prevention benchmark performance measures, KARAMBA, Swiss Prevention and Rehabilitation Registry

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.