Pegboard puzzle could reveal heart Patients' fitness

NCT ID NCT07163741

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Gazi University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether a 6-minute pegboard and ring test—a simple, low-cost task of moving rings between pegs—can reliably measure upper body exercise capacity in people with coronary artery disease. Researchers will compare the results to standard cardiopulmonary exercise testing. The goal is to find an easy way to assess fitness in clinics without special equipment.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide doctors with a quick, cheap, and easy way to assess upper body fitness in heart disease patients without expensive equipment.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study (32 people) that only checks if the test is reliable and valid—it does not test any treatment. Results may not apply to all heart patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

coronary artery disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE (CAD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Gazi University Faculty of Health Sciences Department of Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Ankara, Çankaya 06490

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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