Phone calls after heart surgery cut symptoms and boost Self-Care, study finds

NCT ID NCT07664306

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Fenerbahce University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether regular phone calls from a nurse after coronary artery bypass surgery could help patients manage symptoms and take better care of themselves at home. 72 patients were split into two groups: one received standard care, and the other got scheduled phone counseling for three weeks after discharge. The group that received the calls reported fewer symptoms and higher self-care abilities compared to the control group.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: telephone-based nursing counseling
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could provide a simple, low-cost way to help heart surgery patients recover better at home with fewer symptoms and stronger self-care skills.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center study with only 72 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The findings rely on patient self-reports, which can be subjective.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

coronary artery disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS SURGERY SELF CARE TELENURSING

Contacts and locations

Locations

Fenerbahce University

Istanbul, Kartal, 34870, Turkey (Türkiye)

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