Pilates after bypass surgery: a new way to beat fear and recover faster?

NCT ID NCT06426914

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

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether Clinical Pilates exercises can help people who have had coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) overcome kinesiophobia — a fear of movement that can slow recovery. 36 patients who were stable after surgery and had kinesiophobia took part. They did 30-minute Pilates sessions alongside standard cardiac rehab. The goal was to see if this approach could reduce fear, improve heart and lung function, and boost mobility.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Clinical Pilates exercises
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a gentle exercise option to help heart surgery patients overcome fear of movement and recover faster.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises are not a replacement for standard cardiac rehab.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

coronary artery disorder Kinesiophobia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

POST-CARDIAC SURGERY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Lady Reading Hospital

Peshawar, KPK, 25000, Pakistan

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