Sit less, heal faster? new trial tests simple recovery hack for heart surgery patients
NCT ID NCT07484477
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests whether reducing the time spent sitting and adding light activity, like walking or standing, can improve recovery after heart surgery. Twenty-four adults aged 50-80 will be randomly assigned to either a behavior-change program or standard cardiac rehab. Researchers will measure lung function, daily steps, and quality of life to see if the simple change makes a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Sedentary Behaviour Modification Protocol
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to boost recovery and quality of life after heart surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 24 participants. Results may not apply to all heart surgery patients, and the intervention may not produce meaningful improvements.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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MMC General Hospital
RECRUITINGPeshawar, KPK, 25000, Pakistan