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

NCT07484477 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 24

Last updated 2026-07-29

No results posted yet for this study

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.

Conditions

  • Post-cardiac Surgery Patients

Interventions

OTHER

Sedentary Behaviour Modification Protocol

structured intervention designed to reduce the total time spent sitting or lying down (excluding sleeping) and to break up long, uninterrupted periods of inactivity. Effective protocols, often guided by the COM-B model (Capability, Opportunity, Motivation, Behaviour), aim to replace sedentary time with light-intensity physical activity (e.g., walking, standing).

OTHER

Standard Cardiac Rehabilitation

A 3-12 week outpatient, medically supervised program starting shortly after surgery, focusing on monitored exercise (Treadmill), risk factor modification, and education to safely improve heart function. It involves 1-hour sessions 2-3 times a week, combining aerobic training, light strength training, and lifestyle counseling

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Suman Sheraz, PhD · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
50 Years
Max Age
80 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-04-15
Primary Completion
2026-08-30
Completion
2026-09-30

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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