Combined aerobic exercise and strength training after CABG
Official title: Combined Effects of Aerobic Exercise and Strength Training on Functional Capacity, Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Quality of Life With Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase II Among Post CABG Patients
Run by Riphah International University · NCT07713017 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether a program of aerobic exercise plus strength training, as part of phase II cardiac rehabilitation, improves functional capacity and quality of life in post-CABG patients.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 30 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 42 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Sialkot, Punjab Province) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | August 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | August 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | July 20, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07713017 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 30-60 years who recently underwent uncomplicated CABG and are willing to participate in phase II cardiac rehabilitation.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with unstable heart conditions, uncontrolled diabetes or hypertension, or musculoskeletal/neurological impairments may not benefit from the intervention.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial will compare a combined aerobic and strength training program to standard care in adults who recently had CABG. Forty-two participants will be recruited from Imran Idrees Teaching Hospital in Sialkot and randomly assigned to intervention or control groups. Outcomes include functional capacity (6-minute walk test), cardiorespiratory fitness (VO2 max, step test), and quality of life (SF-12). The study uses convenient sampling for recruitment followed by randomization, with assessments at baseline and after the intervention within a 10-month window. The trial aims to determine if adding strength training to aerobic exercise provides greater improvements in rehabilitation outcomes without compromising safety.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may experience better functional capacity, fitness, and quality of life during cardiac rehabilitation after CABG.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies suggest exercise-based rehabilitation can improve outcomes after CABG, though the specific combination of aerobic plus strength training in the post-CABG phase II setting has limited but promising evidence.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Both genders (male, female) * Patient who underwent a successful CABG (no complications during surgery and/or in the following weeks) * Patients willing to participate in the phase II cardiac rehabilitation program. * Age between 30 to 60 years * Patients having no impairment in the musculoskeletal system Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with unstable congestive heart failure and symptoms of significant myocardial ischemia, including chest pain * Patients with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus or hypertension. * Patients with any motor or neurological impairment * Patients with severe disturbance of consciousness, having an orthopedic problem and critical limb ischemia
Where it's running
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Imran Idrees teaching hospital sialkot
Sialkot, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Arjumand Bano, MS — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Muhammad Iqbal Tariq, pHD
- Email: iqbal.tariq@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 333826752
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.