Study of Phase I Cardiac Rehabilitation Using an Upper Limb Cycle Ergometer After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying the effects of using an upper limb cycle ergometer during phase I cardiac rehabilitation in patients who have undergone coronary artery bypass grafting CABG. The goal is to see if this arm ergometer exercise can improve quality of life, reduce breathlessness, enhance functional abilities, support cardiovascular health, and improve upper limb mobility. The study aims to reduce complications after surgery, lower healthcare costs, and improve patient care. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. Group A will perform upper limb exercises on the arm ergometer for 5 minutes at 30 rotations per minute, three times daily for 7 days, along with standard cardiac rehabilitation treatments such as breathing exercises, active upper and lower limb exercises, ambulation, and sitting transfers. Group B will receive the same standard treatments but without the arm ergometer exercises. The study will last ten months and focus on the immediate post-operative period after CABG. During the study, patients will be evaluated after one week using questionnaires and scales that assess their functional independence, quality of life, and breathlessness. Researchers will also monitor heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels daily for seven days. Data will be analyzed to compare the effects of adding the arm ergometer to standard rehabilitation. This trial is designed to provide detailed insight into recovery progress and the impact of the arm ergometer on post-surgery outcomes.

Effect of Phase I Cardiac Rehab With or Without Upper Limb Cycle Ergometer