Heart surgery recovery: could simple home exercises boost quality of life?

NCT ID NCT07153874

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Universidade Católica Portuguesa Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a 12-week home exercise program, including aerobic and strength exercises with remote supervision, can improve quality of life and physical function in people who have had heart valve or bypass surgery. 76 participants are split into an exercise group and a control group. Researchers measure changes in daily activities, quality of life, and exercise tolerance at the start, middle, and end of the program.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: physical exercise program (aerobic and anaerobic exercises at home with remote supervision)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a simple, home-based exercise plan to help people recover better after heart surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 76 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the program may not improve outcomes more than standard care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

coronary artery disorder heart valve disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CARDIAC SURGERY FUNCTIONAL STATUS QUALITY OF LIFE REHABILITATION PROGRAM

Contacts and locations

Locations

Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João

Porto, Porto District, 4200-319, Portugal

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