Small study hopes to find which heart surgery is easier on the body

NCT ID NCT07172529

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Zehra Can Karahan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at 40 adults having heart surgery to see if a less invasive approach (through a small chest cut) helps preserve lung function and muscle strength better than the traditional method (cutting through the breastbone). Participants will do breathing tests, strength tests, and walk tests before and after surgery. The goal is to understand which surgery type leads to a faster, stronger recovery.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If this study finds that minimally invasive surgery preserves lung and muscle function better, it could guide surgeons to choose approaches that speed up recovery.
What could go wrong: This is a small observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures differences, so it cannot prove one surgery is better or change practice on its own.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

coronary artery disorder Kinesiophobia Muscle Weakness

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CARDIAC SURGERY FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY MUSCLE WEAKNESS | PATIENT PULMONARY FUNCTION

Small study hopes to find which heart surgery is easier on the body

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