Rehabilitation program for patients with chronic diseases
The Bern Rehab Registry - a Prospective Cohort Study in Patients With Chronic Non-communicable Diseases Participating in a Comprehensive Rehabilitation Programme
This study is testing a rehabilitation program to see if it helps people with long-term illnesses like cancer and heart disease feel better and improve their overall health.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 30000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Heiligenschwendi, Canton of Bern and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06516172 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study evaluates the health outcomes of patients with long-term illnesses such as cancer, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and pulmonary diseases who participate in a comprehensive rehabilitation program. The program may include inpatient stays, outpatient visits, or home-based care supported by digital health tools. Key health outcomes measured include physical fitness, body composition, and self-reported health metrics like anxiety and quality of life. The study aims to improve care quality and inform future research questions based on the outcomes observed.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with chronic non-communicable diseases who have been referred for rehabilitation.
Not a fit: Patients who do not provide informed consent or have acute medical conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could enhance the physical and mental well-being of patients with chronic diseases, potentially reducing complications and improving quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with similar rehabilitation approaches, indicating potential for success in this program.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18 years and older with a chronic non-communicable disease * Signed general informed consent * Referral to a comprehensive disease-specific rehabilitation program Exclusion Criteria: * Refuted or missing general informed consent for further use of health-related data and samples.
Where this trial is running
Heiligenschwendi, Canton of Bern and 1 other locations
- Berner Reha Centre, Centre for Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine, Insel Group — Heiligenschwendi, Canton of Bern, Switzerland (Recruiting)
- Reha Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, Centre for Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine, Insel Group — Bern, Switzerland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Matthias Wilhelm, MD — Centre for Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine, Insel Group
- Study coordinator: Matthias Wilhelm, MD
- Email: matthias.wilhelm@insel.ch
- Phone: +41 31 632 8986
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.