Combining breathing techniques and cycling to improve recovery after heart surgery
Combined Effects of 4-7-8 Breathing Technique and Stationary Cycle on Physical Performance, Quality of Life and Dyspnea in Post CABG Patients
This study is testing if combining a special breathing technique with cycling can help people recover better after heart surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 58 (estimated) |
| Ages | 40 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy |
| Locations | 1 site (Karachi, Sindh) |
| Trial ID | NCT06460740 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the combined effects of the 4-7-8 breathing technique and stationary cycling on physical performance, quality of life, and dyspnea in patients recovering from coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). A total of 58 post-CABG patients will be randomly assigned to two groups: one receiving both the breathing technique and cycling, and the other receiving only cycling. The intervention will consist of 18 exercise sessions per month, and outcomes will be measured using the 6-minute walk test, SF-36 questionnaire, and modified Borg scale. Data analysis will be conducted using SPSS to assess the effectiveness of the interventions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 40 to 70 who have successfully undergone CABG and are in stable condition.
Not a fit: Patients with severe comorbidities or those unable to perform physical activities will likely not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance recovery and quality of life for patients after CABG surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While similar approaches have been explored, this specific combination of interventions is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who underwent a successful CABG (no complications during surgery * and/or in the following weeks) * Female and male whose age between 40 to 70 years of age * Phase II cardiac rehab patients * Patients who were extubated and hemodynamically stable * Patients with stable chronic heart failure. * Patients had no arrhythmias * Patients who had ability to read and write * Patients who voluntarily participated in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Ventricular Septal defect repair. * Patients have limitation of motion that prevents them from performing physical activities such as walking for 6 minute. * Patients who had undergone previous cardiac surgery. * Severe renal dysfunction requiring dialysis. * Altered level of consciousness. * A history of musculoskeletal problems * Having an orthopedic problem that prevents the use of lower and upper extremity bikes. * Cancer patients receiving radiotherapy and chemotherapy. * Clinical diagnosis of uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension. * Physical Discomfort at any stage of the study and/or any reaction to the tests (nausea, dizziness, discomfort, feeling faint, tachycardia, excessive sweating), and if they failed to attend the scheduled sessions.
Where this trial is running
Karachi, Sindh
- Medicare Cardiac and General Hospital — Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Qurat ul-Ain, MSCPPT — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Imran Amjad
- Email: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 03324390125
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.