Simple shoulder stretches after heart device surgery may improve Long-Term arm function

NCT ID NCT07496554

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Erzincan Binali Yildirim Universitesi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looked at whether starting gentle shoulder exercises two weeks after getting a heart device (like a pacemaker) helps people recover shoulder movement and strength over three years. Researchers compared two types of exercise programs to standard care in 89 adults. The goal was to see if early movement improves quality of life without harming the device.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: structured stretching and strengthening exercises
What this could lead to: If effective, early shoulder exercises could become a standard recommendation after heart device implants to prevent long-term shoulder problems.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 89 participants. The exercises may not work for everyone, and long-term benefits are uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Postoperative Complications Shoulder Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CARDIAC IMPLANTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE (CIED) SHOULDER DYSFUNCTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Faculty of Medicine

Erzincan, Erzincan, 24100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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