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NCT Number: NCT07704086

Prehabilitation for Patients Undergoing Elective Cardiac Surgery

The objective of this clinical trial is to develop a novel rehabilitation model that, through the PRECICA program, will help to reduce perioperative and postoperative complications in the care process prior to planned cardiac surgery. This will be achieved by reducing the total postoperative hospital stay and the physical and psychological complications resulting from surgery. The target population for this trial is patients undergoing planned cardiac surgery due to chronic coronary artery disease, valvular pathology, chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension and/or aortic injury. Consequently, the quality of life of these patients could be enhanced.

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Key information

Conditions

Coronary Artery Disease Aortic Diseases Arterial Occlusive Diseases Arteriosclerosis Cardiovascular Diseases Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension Coronary Disease Heart Diseases Heart Valve Diseases Myocardial Ischemia Valvular Heart Disease Vascular Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain

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Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Adults aged 18 years or older.
  • Scheduled for elective cardiac surgery for one or more of the following indications:
  • Coronary artery disease.
  • Valvular heart disease.
  • Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension.
  • Aortic disease.

Exclusion criteria

  • Cognitive impairment that prevents understanding the study procedures or completing the intervention.

Treatment and study plan

Physical exercise

Other

A program designed to enhance muscular strength through a structured exercise program.

Educational program and respiration physiotherapy

Other

The program will include a health education component and respiratory physiotherapy techniques.

Primary outcomes

  1. Six minute walk test

    Time frame: This variable will be measured at four different time points; in the inclusion of the patient in the study, on the day of admission prior to surgery, one week after hospital discharge, and 2 months after surgery.

    A functional capacity test (six-minute walk test) will be conducted to assess the subject's cardiovascular capacity.

  2. Quality of life (EQ-5D-5L)

    Time frame: This variable will be measured at four different time points; in the inclusion of the patient in the study, on the day of admission prior to surgery, one week after hospital discharge, and 2 months after surgery.

    The standard of health experienced

Secondary outcomes

  1. Period of hospitalization

    Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year

    The number of days spent in the hospital under surgical observation.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effects of a Prehabilitation Program in Elective Cardiac Surgery on Functional Status and Quality of Life in the Short and Medium Term. Randomized Clinical Trial: PRECICA Study

Acronym: PRECICA

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Jul 15, 2026
Registry last updated
Jul 15, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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