Preventive care intervention using a therapeutic garden for patients with cardiovascular issues

A Preventive, Multidisciplinary Primary Care Intervention Organized Around a Therapeutic Garden: Acceptability to Patients Suffering from Cardio-neurovascular Pathology and to Those Involved in the Action.

Not applicable Interventional Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille · NCT06646601

This study tests if using a therapeutic garden can help improve the health and well-being of people with heart and blood vessel issues.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment157 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorAssistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille Academic / other
Locations1 site (Gap)
Trial IDNCT06646601 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This intervention focuses on providing a multidisciplinary primary care approach centered around a therapeutic garden to improve the health and well-being of patients suffering from cardio-neurovascular conditions. It aims to assess the acceptability of this innovative method among patients and healthcare providers involved in the intervention. The program targets individuals with specific cardiovascular diseases and aims to enhance their quality of life through preventive care strategies. The intervention is designed to be accessible to patients living within a 20 km radius of designated locations.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 years old living near Gap, Laragne-Montéglin, Veynes, and Clermont-Ferrand who have specific cardiovascular conditions.

Not a fit: Patients with advanced heart failure (NYHA Class III and IV), cognitive impairments, or those unable to walk independently may not benefit from this intervention.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could improve patient engagement and health outcomes for those with cardiovascular diseases.

How similar studies have performed: While the use of therapeutic gardens in healthcare is gaining interest, this specific multidisciplinary approach is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in similar contexts.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* age \> 18 years old;
* living in the vicinity (+-20 km) of Gap, Laragne-Montéglin, Veynes and Clermont-Ferrand;
* having been invited to take part in the intervention by the caregivers of the medical structures
* suffering from an ALD based on CNAM medical criteria (stroke, AOMI, rhythm disorders, valvular heart disease, congenital heart disease, stage I and II heart failure), severe hypertension, chronic coronary disease)

Exclusion Criteria:

* heart failure based on CNAM medical criteria (ALD n°5) stage III and IV according to NYHA classification ;
* with a contraindication to physical activity ;
* living in an institution;
* unable to walk more than 100 m independently;
* Alzheimer's disease or other dementias based on CNAM medical criteria ;
* with an unlabelled cognitive impairment limiting comprehension.

Where this trial is running

Gap

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.
Conditions Vascular DiseaseCardiovascularAtrial FibrillationHeart Failure NYHA Class IICardiomyopathiesStroke, IschemicHypertension Resistant to Conventional Therapy
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.