Home-based exercise program for managing hyperkyphosis in cardiac rehab patients
Postural Management of Hyperkyphosis to Improve Motor Performance and Pulmonary Function in Cardiac Rehabilitation Patients
This study is testing a home-based exercise program to see if it helps people with a hunched back feel better during their heart rehab.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 40 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hadassah Medical Organization Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Jerusalem, Israek) |
| Trial ID | NCT06563882 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of a home-based exercise program specifically designed for managing hyperkyphosis in patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation. Participants will be divided into three groups: one receiving the home-based program alongside standard cardiac rehab, another receiving only standard cardiac rehab, and a third group without hyperkyphosis also receiving standard rehab. The study aims to assess changes in kyphosis index, physical performance, and pulmonary function over a 12-week period. Measurements will be taken at the start, after 6 weeks, and at the end of the program to determine the impact of the intervention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are cardiac rehabilitation patients with hyperkyphosis who are stable and able to participate in a home-based exercise program.
Not a fit: Patients with unstable angina, severe orthopedic limitations, or neurological disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve physical performance and pulmonary function in cardiac rehab patients with hyperkyphosis.
How similar studies have performed: While similar approaches have been explored, this specific home-based program for hyperkyphosis in cardiac rehab patients is novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Heart patients who will be admitted for cardiac rehabilitation at Hadassah - Mount Scopus Hospital * Normal stress test results. * Independent mobility. * Stable hemodynamic and respiratory status. * Ability to speak and read basic Hebrewץ * Ability to watch videos on a mobile phone or computer. * Not receiving any other forms of physical therapy or physical treatment. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of unstable angina. * Neurological disorders or mental illnesses that interfere with communication. * Movement disorders due to neurological disease. * Severe orthopedic limitations hindering the execution of motor exercises.
Where this trial is running
Jerusalem, Israek
- Hadassah Medical Organization — Jerusalem, Israek, Israel (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: David Leibowitz, Prof.
- Email: oleibo@hadassah.org.il
- Phone: +9720507874895
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.