Sedentary Behavior Modification, Cardiopulmonary Function & QOL Post Cardiac Surgery Patients.
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Sedentary Behaviour Modification Protocol, Standard Cardiac Rehabilitation.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Post-cardiac Surgery Patients. Basic parameters: 50 years — 80 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Pakistan
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Effects of Sedentary Behaviour Modification on Cardiopulmonary Function and Quality of Life in Post-Cardiac Surgery Patients
Overview
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.
Detailed description
This randomized controlled trial (RCT) aims to determine the efficacy of a targeted sedentary behavior (SB) modification program as a component of early recovery following cardiac surgery. Participants are randomly allocated to either an intervention group, receiving structured counseling and feedback to replace prolonged sitting with frequent bouts of light-intensity physical activity, or a control group receiving standard postoperative care alone. subjective enhancements in health-related quality of life, assessed via validated questionnaires.The randomized control trial involving 24 patients.The study duration will be 3 months with assesment conducted at baseline,mid and end of intervention.Group A(interventional group recieving Sedantary Behavior protocol+Cardiac Rehab),Group B(Control group recieving only Cardiac Rehab).
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
Primary outcome measures
- Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) [Time frame: 12 weeks]
- Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) [Time frame: 12 weeks]
- Forced Expiratory volume in 1sec (FEV1) [Time frame: 12 weeks]
- 36-Item Short Form Health Survey [Time frame: 12 weeks]
- No. of steps [Time frame: 12 weeks]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Patient Aged 50-80 years (represents the majority cases)
- Natural decline in physical capacity, making them an ideal population for studying these outcomes)
- Underwent elective or emergency cardiac surgery (once patient is in ward)/1
Exclusion criteria
- Those requiring invasive mechanical ventilation
- Individuals with significant cognitive impairment affecting consent or compliance
- Pregnant women or Lactating Mother
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Single blind
- Primary purpose
- Other
Study locations
Pakistan · 1 center
- MMC General Hospital — Peshawar
Publications
- Yang Y, Wang Y, Yang L. Association between physical activity and sedentary behavior and depression in US adults with cardiovascular disease: NHANES 2007-2016. J Affect Disord. 2024 Dec 15;367:342-349. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2024.09.012. Epub 2024 Sep 3. PMID 39236885
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07484477 · Ayesha Khan