Effects of early mobilization exercises after heart surgery

Effect of Early Mobilization Exercises Guided by Wearable Technology on Functional Capacity After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft

Not applicable Interventional Cairo University · NCT06801314

This study is testing if starting exercise soon after heart surgery can help patients recover better, comparing regular care to aerobic and resistance exercises guided by wearable technology.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment60 (estimated)
Ages45 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
SponsorCairo University Academic / other
Locations1 site (Giza)
Trial IDNCT06801314 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the impact of early mobilization exercises on functional capacity following coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. Patients will be randomly assigned to three groups: one receiving usual care, another receiving aerobic exercise, and the third receiving resistance exercise, all guided by wearable technology for real-time monitoring. The exercises will commence shortly after surgery and continue until discharge, with assessments made at baseline and prior to discharge. The aim is to determine how these interventions can enhance recovery and functional outcomes for patients post-surgery.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are post-operative CABG patients aged 45-65 who are clinically stable and have functional lower limbs.

Not a fit: Patients with respiratory insufficiency, cardiogenic shock, or other serious complications may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve recovery times and functional capacity for patients after CABG surgery.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with early mobilization and exercise interventions in post-operative cardiac patients, suggesting a promising approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1-post -operative clinically stable patients with hemodynamic stability through measurement of respiratory rate( \>8\<30) breaths/min , Heart rate (\>40\<130) beats /min , Spo2\>90% 2-both lower limbs will be physically functional 3-CABG surgery 4-Their age will be ranged from 45-65 years old

- Exclusion Criteria:

1. Respiratory insufficiency after surgery manifesting hypoxemia with partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood \<60 mmHg
2. Cardiogenic shock
3. acute renal failure
4. contra-indicated to submaximal exercise test
5. cardiac arrhythmia
6. locomotor/neurological limitation to ambulation
7. physiological compensatory tachycardia in case of (anemia, high tempreture and infection)
8. high blood pressure at rest (systolic blood pressure \>160mmHg or diastolic blood pressure \>100 mmHg -

Where this trial is running

Giza

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 Coronary Artery Bypass Graft CABGCABG
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