Barriers and Facilitators to Psychosocial Management in Cardiac Rehabilitation at the South Franc… (NCT07651501) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingNot Applicable
Barriers and Facilitators to Psychosocial Management in Cardiac Rehabilitation at the South Francilien Hospital Center (CHSF)
France20 participantsStarted 2026-09-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this observational study is to describe the barriers to psychosocial management in cardiac rehabilitation patients at the south francilien hospital center (CHSF) and understand how to improve it, in order to facilitate their return to work.
The main questions it aims to answer are :
* What are the perceived barriers to psychosocial management among the male and female cardiac rehabilitation patients at the CHSF ?
* What are the perceived barriers to psychosocial management among the medical, paramedical and administrative staff members of the cardiac rehabilitation service at the CHSF ?
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Male and female, legally adult patients, participating in a cardiac rehabilitation program in day hospital at the CHSF
* Active in the workforce
* Planning to return to work
* Patients informed of the study and who did not object to it
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patient under legal guardianship
* Presence of cognitive impairments
* Patients who do not speak nor understand French.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial is focused on identifying barriers to psychosocial support in cardiac rehab — does that mean it's more of an observational or survey-based study rather than a treatment trial, and what would my actual participation look like day-to-day?
2Since this trial isn't recruiting yet, how long do you think it might be before it opens, and would waiting for it delay any other important steps in my cardiac rehabilitation?
3The study is looking at what gets in the way of emotional and mental health support during cardiac rehab — does that suggest there are known gaps in the psychosocial care I might receive right now, and are there existing resources I should be accessing in the meantime?
4Because this appears to be a research study gathering information rather than testing a new treatment, what direct benefit, if any, might I personally receive from taking part, versus just contributing data to improve care for future patients?
5Are there standard cardiac rehabilitation programs already available to me at this hospital or elsewhere that include strong psychosocial support, so I can compare what's currently on offer with what this study might eventually help improve?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.