Gentle touch after Open-Heart surgery: can massage help you breathe easier?
NCT ID NCT07649330
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether myofascial release, a gentle hands-on therapy, can help people recover after heart surgery that splits the breastbone. Fifty adults with heart disease will receive either standard physical therapy or standard therapy plus seven daily sessions of myofascial release. Researchers will measure breathing strength, lung function, chest mobility, and pain to see if the added therapy makes a difference.
What this could mean
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Active substance
myofascial release therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to improve breathing and reduce pain after heart surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 participants. The therapy may not provide significant benefits over standard care.
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Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital
RECRUITINGKaohsiung City, Taiwan
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