NCT07095764

Effects of In-Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation and Manual Lymphatic Drainage in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 40 (actual)
• Sponsor: Izmir Bakircay University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 80 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Heart failure is a major global health issue requiring effective interventions to enhance patients' physical function and quality of life. Cardiac rehabilitation, particularly when started early during hospitalization for acute decompensated heart failure, has been shown to improve cardiovascular function, reduce hospital readmissions, and boost recovery. In-hospital exercise training enhances physical capacity, strengthens heart function, and alleviates physical limitations. On the other hand, lymphatic dysfunction in heart failure may also contribute to fluid retention, worsening the symptoms including lower extremity edema. Manual lymphatic drainage is considered a safe method to reduce edema and support fluid balance. This study aims to evaluate effects of in-hospital cardiac rehabilitation and manual lymphatic drainage on fluid overload symptoms and functional capacity in patients with acute decompensated heart failure.

Conditions

• Acute Decompensated Heart Failure

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Manual Lymphatic Drainage	Specific manual lymph drainage techniques including stationary circles, rotary circles, pumping, and scooping will be applied to both lower extremities using gentle, rhythmic skin movements in accordance with the direction of the lymphatic flow.
OTHER	Cardiac Rehabilitation	An individualized program consists of progressive, low-intensity exercises including respiratory exercises, range of motion exercises for major joints, postural exercises, flexibility exercises, and gradual mobilization exercises such as sitting and walking will be applied.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-08-12
• Primary completion: 2025-12-01
• Completion: 2025-12-01
• First posted: 2025-07-31
• Last updated: 2025-12-23

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)