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Effects of Myofascial Release on Cardiac Patients After Median Sternotomy

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllSiou-Pin Huang
NCT07649330 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

After deciding to join this study and signing the informed consent form, participants will undergo the following interventions: All participants will receive a preoperative assessment (Tp) before surgery. Within five days after transferring from the ICU to the general ward, participants will receive a baseline assessment (T0). After completing seven sessions of myofascial release (MFR), a post-intervention assessment (T1) will be conducted. Assessments include maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP), maximum expiratory pressure (MEP), pulmonary function tests, mid- and lower-thoracic mobility, surface electromyography (sEMG) to measure diaphragmatic and sternocleidomastoid muscle activity, and pain scores. Pulmonary function tests include forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), FEV1/FVC ratio, and maximum voluntary ventilation (MVV). Participants will be

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years * Able to communicate verbally and follow instructions * Diagnosed by a physician with coronary artery disease, valvular disease, or aortic disease * Undergoing median sternotomy * Able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of a cardiac pacemaker * Presence of a ventricular assist device (VAD) * Existing central nervous system disorders (e.g., hemorrhagic or ischemic stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury) * Cognitive impairment or inability to understand/follow instructions * Diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) * History of previous thoracic surgery * ICU stay longer than 14 days
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What it tests

  • myofascial release+Routine Physical Therapy
  • Routine Physical therapy
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Where

1 site
Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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