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Modified Sternal Precautions Versus Conventional Sternal Precautions in Physical Function After Sternotomy

NCT04741035 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2022-06-01

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Summary

This research study Effectiveness of modified sternal precautions versus conventional sternal precautions in improving physical function after sternotomy .After recruitment of the subjects, the intervention group will receive modified sternal precaution while the control group will receive conventional sternal precautions and they will be assess for their physical activity, kinesiophobia, quality of life and post sternotomy pain.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Modified sternal precautions

Use pain and discomfort to guide the safe use of the arms Avoid pushing or pulling with one arm Use both arms close to the body during lifting Use of arms is possible, but keep them close to the body Avoid stretching one or both arms backwards at the same time Use a cushion or perform sternal preservation technique (crossing the arms in a 'self-hugging 'posture) when coughing. When transferring, roll onto the side, ease the legs over the edge of the bed and carefully use the arms to sit up from a lying position

OTHER

Conventional sternal precautions

Avoid pushing or pulling through the arms Avoid one-arm (unilateral) activity Limit the elevation of the arms to 90 degrees Avoid lifting objects heavier than 2 kg Use a cushion or perform sternal preservation technique (crossing the arms in a 'self-hugging' posture) when coughing Limit the use of the arms when transferring from sitting to standing and getting out of bed Avoid placing the arms behind the back

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Sumaiyah Obaid, MS · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
40 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2020-09-19
Primary Completion
2021-03-28
Completion
2021-03-31

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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