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The full catalogue of peer-reviewed publications from the QUALIREHAB program and its partners, organized by research area.

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QUALIREHAB — the foundation trial

The benchmark trial showing that a 12-week hybrid rehabilitation program, mixing in-hospital sessions with home exercise, improves fitness, quality of life and mental health in adolescents and young adults living with congenital heart disease.

Amedro P. et al. · European Heart Journal · 2024
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SOPHROCARE trial —  relaxation therapy in young heart patients 

A remote sophrology program in young people with congenital heart disease significantly improved quality of life, suggesting mind-body programs may be useful in preventive cardiology.

Moreau J. et al. · European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · 2023
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TRANSITION trial— educating youth  moving to adult care

The TRANSITION-CHD study proves that a structured transition program significantly improves quality of life and knowledge in young adults with congenital heart disease.

Bredy C. et al. · Journal of Adolescent Health · 2024
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RYTHMO'FIT trial — rehab for children with long QT syndrome

An adapted cardiac rehabilitation program is safe, feasible, and beneficial for youth with long QT syndrome. After 12 weeks, participants showed significant improvement in physical condition and quality of life, without any cardiac events.

Souilla L. et al. · BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation · 2024
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SOPHRO-ASTHMA trial — mind-body therapy for children with asthma

Sophrology, added to conventional treatment, significantly improves peak expiratory flow, oxygen saturation and dyspnea in children hospitalized for asthma, though it does not modify length of hospitalization.

Romieu H. et al. · Pediatric Pulmonology · 2018
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