Personalized activity intervention for patients recovering from heart surgery
Official title: Personalized Intervention to Increase Physical Activity and Reduce Sedentary Behaviour in Rehabilitation After Cardiac Operations (the PACO Trial)
Run by Kuopio University Hospital · NCT03470246 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether a personalized activity program can help patients recovering from heart surgery feel better and recover faster compared to standard rehabilitation.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 30 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 540 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Kuopio University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kuopio) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 6, 2018 |
| Main results expected | January 2022 |
| Study ends | March 1, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | August 15, 2019 |
| Trial ID | NCT03470246 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are patients scheduled for elective coronary artery bypass grafting, aortic valve replacement, or mitral valve repair who do not have severe functional limitations.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who experience prolonged intensive care post-surgery or have memory disorders may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The PACO trial is a randomized clinical trial aimed at improving rehabilitation outcomes for patients with coronary artery disease, aortic valve stenosis, and mitral valve insufficiency undergoing elective heart surgeries. Participants will be monitored using accelerometers to assess their physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep patterns during the pre-operative month. After surgery, patients will be divided into intervention and control groups, with the intervention group receiving a personalized activity program alongside standard rehabilitation. The study will analyze the effectiveness of this tailored approach compared to traditional rehabilitation methods.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could enhance recovery and improve overall health outcomes for patients after cardiac surgery.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with personalized rehabilitation approaches, suggesting potential success for this intervention.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * An eligible patient with coronary artery disease, aortic valve stenosis or mitral valve insufficiency scheduled for elective coronary artery bypass grafting, aortic valve replacement or mitral valve repair operation. * He / she does not have any severe disease or functional limitation limiting PA (other than CVD). * He / she is willing to wear a hip- and wrist-worn accelerometer. * He / she is willing and capable to use a smart phone application. Exclusion Criteria: * He / she ends up in prolonged intensive care after cardiac operation. * He / she has a memory disorder (i.e. Alzheimer's disease).
Where it's running
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Kuopio University Hospital
Kuopio, Finland Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jari Halonen, M.D.; Ph.D. — Heart Center, Kuopio University Hospital
- Study coordinator: Ville Vasankari, B.M. with thesis
- Email: villevas@uef.fi
- Phone: 505208148
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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.