Personalized Activity Intervention in Rehabilitation After Cardiac Operations (the PACO Trial)

Launched by KUOPIO UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL · Mar 12, 2018

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ClinConnect Summary

The PACO Trial is a study aimed at helping patients recover after heart surgeries, such as bypass surgery or valve replacements. It focuses on how personalized activity plans can improve rehabilitation for individuals with conditions like coronary artery disease or aortic valve stenosis. Patients participating in the trial will be divided into two groups: one group will receive standard post-operative care, while the other group will get additional support through a smartphone app and a wearable device that tracks their activity. This personalized program includes weekly goals to encourage patients to be more active and reduce sedentary time, along with video guidance from a physiotherapist.

To be eligible for the trial, participants must be scheduled for specific heart surgeries and not have any severe health issues that would limit their ability to participate. They should also be willing to use a smartphone app and wear a device that tracks their movements. Throughout the study, patients will receive ongoing support and motivation from their physiotherapist to ensure they are meeting their activity goals and making progress in their recovery. This trial is a promising step towards improving rehabilitation after heart surgery through personalized activity interventions.

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Eligibility 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).