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Sedentary Behavior Modification, Cardiopulmonary Function & QOL Post Cardiac Surgery Patients.

Pakistan24 participantsStarted 2026-03-30

Plain-language summary

This study aims to investigate randomized controlled trial to evaluate whether reducing sedentary behavior improves recovery in post-cardiac surgery patients. Participants are assigned to either a behavioral intervention that substitutes sitting with light activity or to usual care. Changes in exercise capacity and quality of life are the primary measured outcomes. It is hypothesized that the intervention group will demonstrate superior gains in both physical function and well-being. The results could inform a valuable adjunct to existing cardiac rehabilitation programs.

Who can participate

Age range50 Years – 80 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient Aged 50-80 years (represents the majority cases) * Natural decline in physical capacity, making them an ideal population for studying these outcomes) * Underwent elective or emergency cardiac surgery (once patient is in ward)/1 Exclusion Criteria: * Those requiring invasive mechanical ventilation * Individuals with significant cognitive impairment affecting consent or compliance * Pregnant women or Lactating Mother

What they're measuring

Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR)

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Forced Vital Capacity (FVC)

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Forced Expiratory volume in 1sec (FEV1)

Timeframe: 12 weeks

36-Item Short Form Health Survey

Timeframe: 12 weeks

No. of steps

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07484477

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-07-30

Contact for this trial

Suman Sheraz, PhD

03335646361 suman.sheraz@riphah.edu.pk

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