Secondary prevention for inpatients with coronary artery disease in rehabilitation and conceptual aftercare

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN15954342

Enrollment

600

Registered

2006-03-10

Start date

2004-09-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Coronary heart disease Circulatory System Coronary heart disease

Interventions

Secondary cardiac prevention program with reminders and follow-up education after remission for up to 18 months versus usual care

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Membership of the German Pension Insurance Fund, Rhineland 2. Younger than 58 years old 3. Overt coronary heart disease 4. Participants must sign an informed consent form

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Heart failure according to the New York Hearth Association (NYHA) classification III or IV 2. Any prognostic limiting illness 3. Limiting pulmonary disease (forced expiratory volume in one second [FEV 1] lower than 35%) 4. Cognitive problems or problems with understanding 5. Low mobility

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Reduction of the 10-year risk of the occurrence of any cardiac event	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Regression or slower progression of atherosclerosis as measured by the carotidal intima-media-thickness 2. Quality of life improvement 3. Reduction in the direct and indirect costs involved, including delayed pension claims	—

Countries

Germany

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026