Small study hopes to find which heart surgery is easier on the body
NCT ID NCT07172529
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at 40 adults having heart surgery to see if a less invasive approach (through a small chest cut) helps preserve lung function and muscle strength better than the traditional method (cutting through the breastbone). Participants will do breathing tests, strength tests, and walk tests before and after surgery. The goal is to understand which surgery type leads to a faster, stronger recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If this study finds that minimally invasive surgery preserves lung and muscle function better, it could guide surgeons to choose approaches that speed up recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures differences, so it cannot prove one surgery is better or change practice on its own.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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40 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2024
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2025
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Adult patients (18-80 years) scheduled for elective coronary artery bypass grafting at Gülhane Training and Research Hospital, either via minimally invasive mini-thoracotomy or conventional sternotomy approach.
- Ages
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18 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18-80 years * Scheduled for elective cardiac surgery via either minimally invasive approach (mini-thoracotomy) or conventional sternotomy at Gülhane Training and Research Hospital * Able to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Previous history of cardiac surgery * Presence of orthopedic or neurological disorders affecting mobility or muscle strength * Postoperative cerebrovascular event * Requirement for mechanical ventilation \> 24 hours postoperatively * Intensive care unit stay \> 48 hours
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Atilim University
Ankara, 06830, Turkey (Türkiye)
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