Simple exercises may ease nighttime breathing trouble after heart surgery

NCT ID NCT07484568

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether circuit training, with or without added arm and leg resistance exercises, could help people who had heart surgery breathe easier at night and improve their daily function. Sixty adults aged 35 to 65 who had bypass surgery 3 to 6 months earlier took part. The goal was to see if these exercises could reduce nighttime breathing problems and boost endurance.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: circuit training exercises with and without upper and lower limb resistance training using weights and therapeutic bands
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple exercise program to help heart surgery patients breathe easier at night and walk farther.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise programs require ongoing effort and may not work for all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

coronary artery disorder Dyspnea, Paroxysmal

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DYSPNEA, PAROXYSMAL

Contacts and locations

Locations

Punjab Institute of Cardiology

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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