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Long-term Effects of Early Shoulder Exercise After CIED Implantation

NCT07496554 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 89

Last updated 2026-03-27

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Summary

Shoulder dysfunction frequently occurs after cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) implantation, adversely affecting quality of life. While early postoperative exercise is known to be effective in the short term, data on long-term durability is limited. This 3-year longitudinal follow-up study evaluates the sustained benefits of pendulum exercises (PE) and stretching \& strengthening exercises (SSE) compared to standard care. We assessed shoulder range of motion, grip strength, and quality of life to determine if early mobilization provides lasting functional recovery without compromising lead safety.

Conditions

  • Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device (CIED)
  • Shoulder Dysfunction

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Structured Stretching and Strengthening Program

A structured exercise program initiated 2 weeks post-implantation, focusing on active stretching and progressive resistance exercises for the shoulder girdle muscles. The protocol was performed every other day for a total of 6 weeks.

OTHER

Standard Post-operative Care

Standard clinical follow-up and verbal instructions regarding temporary activity restrictions (e.g., avoiding heavy lifting) without a structured exercise intervention.

BEHAVIORAL

Pendulum Exercise Protocol

Participants performed Codman's pendulum exercises starting 2 weeks after CIED implantation. The protocol involved passive, gravity-assisted circular and linear movements of the affected arm. Exercises were performed twice daily for a duration of 6 weeks.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Erzincan Binali Yildirim Universitesi

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Muharrem Said Cosgun, MD, Assoc. Prof. · Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Faculty of Medicine

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-02-01
Primary Completion
2026-03-01
Completion
2026-03-23

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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