Simple exercises may ease nighttime breathing trouble after heart surgery
NCT ID NCT07484568
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.
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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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Punjab Institute of Cardiology
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan