Simple stretch may speed diaphragm recovery after heart surgery
NCT ID NCT05068219
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study investigates whether adding a contract-relax physical therapy technique to standard respiratory care can improve diaphragm function in patients who develop diaphragmatic paresis after cardiac surgery. The trial enrolls adults who have undergone heart surgery with a heart-lung machine and show diaphragm weakness on ultrasound. Participants receive either usual physical therapy or usual therapy plus the contract-relax technique, and diaphragm movement is measured at day 3 and day 5 after surgery.
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Active substance
Contract-Relax physical therapy technique
What this could lead to
If effective, this technique could become a standard addition to respiratory therapy, helping patients recover diaphragm function faster after heart surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 27 participants. The technique may not provide significant benefit over usual care, and results may not apply to all patients.
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CMC Ambroise Paré
Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France Region, 92200, France