Which exercise helps heart bypass patients recover faster? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07578805
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two types of exercise—elliptical training and Swiss ball aerobics—to see which better helps people recover after heart bypass surgery (CABG). Researchers will measure improvements in walking ability, heart rate, shortness of breath, and quality of life. The study involves 32 adults aged 40-60 who are 2-6 weeks post-surgery and medically cleared for exercise.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 32 people
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- Expected to start
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May 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Aug 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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40 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
INCLUSION CRITERIA * Adult patients aged 40 to 60 years who have undergone elective or scheduled coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery. * Post-operative duration between 2 to 6 weeks, medically cleared to begin rehabilitation exercises. * Hemodynamically stable (normal vital signs, no signs of acute cardiac distress). * Willing and able to participate in a supervised rehabilitation program. EXCLUSION CRITERIA * Patients with unstable angina, recent myocardial infarction (\<2 weeks), or uncontrolled arrhythmias. * Patients with severe valvular heart disease or left ventricular ejection fraction \<30%. * Individuals with neurological conditions (e.g., Parkinson's disease, stroke) that impair mobility or coordination. * Patients with severe musculoskeletal disorders (e.g., joint replacement, severe arthritis, recent fractures). * Cognitive impairment (e.g., dementia, significant memory loss) that prevents understanding or following instructions.
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Conditions
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Riphah International University
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan
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