Virtual reality exercise for heart surgery recovery
This trial tests whether virtual reality (VR) can make cardiac rehab more engaging and effective for people who've had heart surgery. It could help improve recovery and overall heart health.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You have a heart condition that is stable (like after surgery).
- You can do physical exercise safely—so no recent fractures or similar issues.
- You can see and hear well enough to use virtual reality (VR).
- You do not have severe memory or thinking problems.
- You do not have advanced kidney, lung, cancer, or rheumatic diseases that would make exercise unsafe.
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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