The Italian Alliance for Cardiovascular Rehabilitation and Prevention (ITACARE-P) Registry: An Observational Study on Cardiac Rehabilitation in Patients With Coronary Disease or Heart Failure

Summary

ITACARE-P CardioRehab Registry is a nationwide observational study conducted in Italy and coordinated by the Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi in Milan. It involves multiple hospitals and rehabilitation centers across the country and aims to better understand how cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is delivered to patients recovering from heart conditions (coronary deseases and/or heart failure). CR is a structured program that includes exercise, lifestyle education, and psychological support, and is known to improve recovery, reduce future cardiac events, lower hospital readmissions, and enhance quality of life. Despite strong recommendations from international guidelines, not all eligible patients are referred to CR, and its delivery varies. This study collects real-world data to describe how CR programs are implemented, evaluate patient outcomes, identify subgroups needing tailored care, and support improvements in cardiac care services in Italy. Adults who recently experienced a qualifying heart condition are enrolled and followed during their standard rehabilitation, without any changes to treatment. Data on medical history, risk factors, quality of life, functional improvements, and medication use are collected, with follow-up at 6 and 12 months. Participation involves no added risks, and personal health data is securely managed according to EU GDPR regulations using the REDCap system. The study aims to enhance the quality, consistency, and equity of cardiac rehabilitation across the country.

Conditions

• Cardiac Rehab
• Heart Failure
• Coronary Disease
• Heart Conditions
• Rehabilitation
• Cardiac Rehabilitation
• Telerehabilitation

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA

  collaborator OTHER

• ASST Crema

  collaborator UNKNOWN

• IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele

  collaborator OTHER

• AORN Sant'Anna e San Sebastiano - Caserta

  collaborator UNKNOWN

• IRCCS Fondazione Don Gnocchi-Firenze

  collaborator UNKNOWN

• Fondazione Don Gnocchi Parma

  collaborator UNKNOWN

• U.O.S. Riabilitazione Cardiologica Area Sud Azienda USL Toscana

  collaborator UNKNOWN

• S.O.D. Riabilitazione Cardiologica Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Careggi Firenze

  collaborator UNKNOWN

• UOSD Cardiologia Riabilitativa Azienda Ospedaliera San Giovanni-Addolorata

  collaborator UNKNOWN

• IRCCS Istituti clinici Maugeri, Istituto di Montescano

  collaborator UNKNOWN

• IRCCS Istituti clinici Maugeri, Istituto di Pavia

  collaborator UNKNOWN

• IRCCS Istituti clinici Maugeri, Istituto di Gattico-Veruno

  collaborator UNKNOWN

• Struttura complessa Riabilitazione Cardiologica

  collaborator UNKNOWN

• Casa di cura villa gemma

  collaborator UNKNOWN

• Cardiologia Riabilitativa Tagliacozzo

  collaborator UNKNOWN

• ASST Brianza

  collaborator UNKNOWN

• Riabilitazione del Cardiopatico

  collaborator UNKNOWN

• UOS Cardiologia Riabilitativa ULSS Serenissima

  collaborator UNKNOWN

• Ospedale Riabilitativo di Alta Specializzazione

  collaborator UNKNOWN

• Istituto clinico Maugeri Lumezzane

  collaborator UNKNOWN

• U.O.C. Cardiologia ASL 3 Genovese

  collaborator UNKNOWN

• Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus

  lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2025-05-01

Primary Completion

2027-12-31

Completion

2027-12-31

Countries

• Italy

Study Locations