Study Design of the Japanese Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation Registry (J-CARRY)　- Protocol for a Prospective,...

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Public Health
• Health Services Research

Background:

• Cardiovascular disease (CVD) guidelines strongly recommend cardiac rehabilitation (CR) due to proven effectiveness.
• Understanding and implementation of CR in Japan remain insufficient.
• A gap exists in real-world data on CR's current status and patient outcomes in Japan.

Purpose of the Study:

• To establish the Japanese Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation Registry (J-CARRY).
• To prospectively collect real-world data on patients undergoing Phase II CR in Japan.
• To evaluate the current status and prognosis of CVD patients receiving CR.

Main Methods:

• Prospective, multicenter observational registry.
• Data collection via an electronic data capture system.
• Inclusion of patient clinical background, CR details, mortality, and major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events.

Main Results:

• The J-CARRY registry commenced in May 2014.
• Anticipated expansion to over 30 medical institutions.
• Targeted enrollment exceeding 3,000 cases annually as of April 2022.
• Focus on late Phase II data collection represents a novel approach.

Conclusions:

• The J-CARRY registry aims to provide crucial real-world evidence on CR in Japan.
• Findings will inform future strategies for improving CVD patient outcomes.
• This initiative addresses the need for better CR dissemination and understanding.