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Pre-surgery exercise program may help high-risk heart patients leave the hospital sooner

NCT ID NCT07725887

Disease control Sponsor: Bezmialem Vakif University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether a structured physiotherapy program started at least two days before coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and continued after surgery can improve recovery in high-risk patients. Participants are adults scheduled for elective CABG who meet at least three high-risk criteria, such as low heart function, multiple blocked arteries, or older age. The study compares the pre-and-post-surgery program to the same program given only after surgery, with the main goal of measuring hospital length of stay.

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Active substance
a structured inpatient physiotherapy program including breathing exercises, incentive spirometry, bronchial hygiene, progressive mobilization, and postural exercises
What this could lead to
If it works, starting physiotherapy before surgery could shorten hospital stays and improve recovery for high-risk heart bypass patients.
What could go wrong
This is a single-center trial with 100 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The program adds extra effort before surgery, which some patients may find difficult.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 100 people

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Started

Jul 2026

Expected to finish

Jan 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 90 years

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years or older. * Scheduled to undergo elective coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). * High-risk patients meeting at least three of the following criteria: Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) \<40%. Three-vessel coronary artery disease. More than two comorbidities. History of smoking. Age \>65 years. \- Able and willing to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Planned redo CABG surgery. * Severe neurological or orthopedic conditions limiting mobilization. * Severe cognitive impairment. * Hemodynamic instability. * Contraindications to mobilization or exercise. * Inability to complete at least two days of the preoperative physiotherapy program.

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Conditions

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coronary artery disorder

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CABG

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bezmialem Vakif University

    RECRUITING

    Istanbul, Eyupsultan, Turkey (Türkiye)

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