Walking test beats guesswork for heart surgery recovery
NCT ID NCT07440407
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new method to prescribe aerobic exercise for people recovering from heart surgery. Instead of a complex exercise test, researchers used a simple six-minute walk test to set exercise intensity. Over 100 patients completed two weeks of supervised cycling with no serious side effects. The walking test method was safe, allowed higher exercise levels, and led to similar improvements in function and quality of life compared to the standard approach.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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118 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2022
- Finished
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Jul 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients (≥18 years- 65 years) admitted to cardiac rehabilitation following cardiac surgery * Clinically stable condition at the time of enrollment * Ability to understand and sign informed consent * ability to perform a six-minute walking test (6MWT) without assistive devices Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cognitive impairment preventing participation * Unstable clinical conditions or acute complications * Severe comorbidities limiting participation in rehabilitation * Refusal or inability to provide informed consent
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS
Pavia, 27100, Italy
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