Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of a Multidimensional Exercise Program on Cardiac Surgery Patients
Lead Sponsor:
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Conditions:
Cardiac Surgery
Frailty
Eligibility:
All Genders
40+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This randomized controlled trial study aims to examine the effects of a multidimensional exercise program in cardiac surgery patients. The following hypotheses were tested: patients who received the e...
Detailed Description
This study aims to develop a multidimensional exercise program and examine the effects of an exercise program on cardiac surgery patients. An experimental design is used. Subjects are recruited using ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion criteria:
- aged above 40 years old and received cardiac surgery via median sternotomy with a stable physical condition;
- at least met one of the frailty phenotypes, including unintentional weight loss, exhaustion, weakness, slow walking speed, and low physical activity proposed by Fried et al. (2001);
- had clear consciousness (Mini-Mental State Examination score\>24) and can communicate with Mandarin or Taiwanese;
- consent to participate in this study.
- Exclusion criteria:
- bed-ridden, cannot stand or depends on others to complete all activities of daily living;
- received emergency cardiac surgery;
- with a mental illness history;
- had exercise contraindications including: in infectious or acute phases, uncontrolled hypertension, arrhythmia, or diabetes mellitus;
- had a musculoskeletal disease, which might be aggravated by exercise;
- participate in phase two of cardiac rehabilitation.
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 2 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 11 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
92 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04332887
Start Date
June 2 2019
End Date
March 11 2021
Last Update
August 13 2024
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National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Taipei, Taiwan, 112