TerminatedNot Applicable

Effects of Osteopathic Treatment on Pulmonary Function After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery

Stopped: Lack of new inclusions due to a significant change in surgery technique. An endoscopic a-traumatic coronary artery bypass (endo-ACAB) approach is now used.

Belgium112 participantsStarted 2010-01

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the short and long term effects of osteopathic treatment on pulmonary function, pain and quality of life in patients after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. The study is a randomized controlled trial.

Who can participate

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ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Planned Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) surgery at the Jessa Hospital Hasselt * Planned Endoscopic Atraumatic Coronary Artery Bypass (endo ACAB) surgery at the Jessa Hospital * Planned Minimal Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement (mini AVR) surgery at the Jessa Hospital Exclusion Criteria: * Thoracic surgery in the past * Redo CABG * Complications after CABG, requiring long-term (more than 6 days) admission to intensive care * Pathologies of the lungs * Pathologies of the heart, other than the coronary artery disease * Surgery in the sub diaphragmatic region: epigastric region, left and right hypochondriac region.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change from baseline in slow vital capacity (SVC) at 12 weeks.

Timeframe: preoperative (baseline) and 12 weeks postoperative

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01714791

SponsorHartcentrum Hasselt

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2017-12

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Who can participate

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.