Breathing and mobility exercises after heart surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding breathing and mobility exercises to standard care helps people recover better after heart surgery. It may help reduce shortness of breath and improve your ability to move around.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have had heart surgery.
- You are medically stable enough to participate.
- You are able to follow instructions and cooperate.
- You have shortness of breath after your surgery.
- You do not have severe memory or thinking problems, or a neurological or psychiatric condition that would interfere.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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