Plain-English translation of NCT03810599 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
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This study is following people with coronary artery disease (narrowed heart arteries) who participate in an early cardiac rehabilitation program. The researchers want to understand how patients feel during their recovery, what factors predict good outcomes, and whether this five-week program can help prevent future heart problems.
Many heart disease patients go through rehabilitation after a heart event or procedure, but doctors don't have enough information about how patients actually experience this recovery or which factors help predict who will do best long-term. This study aims to fill that gap by carefully tracking patient experiences and outcomes.
You would attend a five-week cardiac rehabilitation program, which typically includes supervised exercise sessions, education about heart health, and regular check-ins with your care team. Throughout the program and after it ends, you'll be asked to complete surveys and questionnaires about how you're feeling physically and emotionally. The researchers will also review your medical records to track your progress and any heart-related events.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 29, 2026 · Not medical advice
Norway
Sponsor
Haukeland University Hospital
Enrollment target
~870 participants
Started
September 2013
Primary completion
June 2019
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in June 2026.