Effect of Clinical Pilates on recovery after heart surgery

Effect of Clinical Pilates (CP) Exercises on Kinesiophobia and Post-operative Cardiopulmonary Parameters in CABG Patients.

Not applicable Interventional Riphah International University · NCT06426914

This study tests whether Clinical Pilates can help heart surgery patients feel less scared about exercising and improve their recovery.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment36 (estimated)
Ages30 Years to 60 Years
SexAll
SponsorRiphah International University Academic / other
Locations1 site (Peshawar, KPK)
Trial IDNCT06426914 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the impact of Clinical Pilates exercises on kinesiophobia and post-operative cardiopulmonary parameters in patients who have undergone coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). It aims to address the psychological fear of rehabilitation exercises that may hinder recovery and lead to adverse outcomes. By incorporating Pilates into cardiac rehabilitation, the study seeks to improve both physical and psychological recovery in these patients. The research builds on previous findings that Pilates can be safe and effective for post-surgical patients.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are hemodynamically stable patients who have undergone elective CABG and are diagnosed with kinesiophobia.

Not a fit: Patients with neuromuscular conditions, severe functional impairments, or those requiring maximum assistance may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance recovery and rehabilitation outcomes for CABG patients by reducing fear and improving physical function.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that Pilates can be beneficial for post-CABG recovery, but this specific focus on kinesiophobia is novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Hemodynamically stable patient Who underwent elective CABG.
* Patients diagnosed with Kinesiophobia via Tampa scale for Kinesiophobia Heart (TSK-SV Heart)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Neuromuscular conditions which lead to kinesiophobia
* Diseases that seriously affected the functional capacity or mobility such as liver cirrhosis, chronic renal failure and disabled patients.
* Prolong intubation
* Vital instability
* Patients needing maximum assistance
* Decline consent

Where this trial is running

Peshawar, KPK

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Post-cardiac SurgeryCABGClinical PilatesKinesiophobiaPost-operative cardiopulmonary parameters
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