Comparative Effects of Elliptical Exercises and Swiss Ball Aerobics Exercises in Post CABG Patients
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Conditions studied: CABG
In brief
This randomized controlled trial will compare the effectiveness of elliptical exercise training and Swiss ball exercise therapy in post-CABG patients. A total of 32 participants will be recruited through convenient sampling and randomly allocated into two groups (16 each). Group A will receive supervised elliptical exercise training, while Group B will perform Swiss ball exercises, with sessions conducted three times per week for 6-8 weeks. Outcomes including functional exercise capacity (Six-Minute Walk Test), resting heart rate (pulse oximetry), dyspnea (Modified Borg Scale), and quality of life (SF-36) will be assessed at baseline and post-intervention. Data will be analyzed using SPSS to determine the more effective rehabilitation approach for improving recovery after CABG.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07578805
- Run by
- Riphah International University
- People needed
- 32
- Starts
- 2026-05-10
- Expected to finish
- 2026-08-20
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-05-11
Who can join
Age: 40 and older, up to 60. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Adult patients aged 40 to 60 years who have undergone elective or scheduled coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery.
- Post-operative duration between 2 to 6 weeks, medically cleared to begin rehabilitation exercises.
- Hemodynamically stable (normal vital signs, no signs of acute cardiac distress).
- Willing and able to participate in a supervised rehabilitation program.
You may not qualify if…
- Patients with unstable angina, recent myocardial infarction (<2 weeks), or uncontrolled arrhythmias.
- Patients with severe valvular heart disease or left ventricular ejection fraction <30%.
- Individuals with neurological conditions (e.g., Parkinson's disease, stroke) that impair mobility or coordination.
- Patients with severe musculoskeletal disorders (e.g., joint replacement, severe arthritis, recent fractures).
- Cognitive impairment (e.g., dementia, significant memory loss) that prevents understanding or following instructions.
Where it is running
- Riphah International University — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
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