Simple foot rubs and tapes tested to get seniors moving after heart surgery

NCT ID NCT07548684

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Yalova Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether foot massage or kinesio taping can help older adults (65+) move better and feel less afraid of movement after heart surgery. Sixty participants will receive one of the two treatments daily for a week. Researchers will measure mobility, pain, and fear of movement before and after the intervention.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: foot massage and kinesio taping
What this could lead to: If effective, these simple, non-drug treatments could help older adults recover faster and with less fear after heart surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The interventions are low-risk but may not provide significant benefit.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

coronary artery disorder heart valve disorder Kinesiophobia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CARDIAC SURGERY KINESIOPHOBIA POSTOPERATIVE REHABILITATION

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