Heart bypass patients walk sooner with smart wearable guidance

NCT ID NCT06801314

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether starting gentle exercise soon after coronary artery bypass surgery, guided by wearable heart monitors, improves patients' ability to walk and function. 84 stable patients were split into three groups: usual care, usual care plus cycling, or usual care plus resistance exercises. The goal was to see if early, monitored movement could boost recovery before discharge.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: aerobic exercise (cycle ergometer) and resistance exercise
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could help heart bypass patients recover faster and improve their walking ability before leaving the hospital.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with 84 patients, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise after surgery carries risks like heart strain or injury.

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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 BYPASS GRAFT (CABG)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Faculty of physical therapy, Cairo university

Giza, Egypt, 11432, Egypt

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