NCT07331584

Elastic Band Versus Free Weight Resistance Training in Phase 2 of CABG Patients.

Effects of Elastic Band Versus Free Weight Resistance Training on Functional Capacity, Pulmonary Functioning and Quality of Life in Phase 2 of CABG Patients.

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 42 (actual)
• Sponsor: Riphah International University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 45 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The aim of this study compares the effects of elastic band and free weights on functional capacity, lung function and quality of life in phase 2 coronary artery bypass grafting patients. Resistance training is vital in cardiac rehabilitation for improving physical function, strength, and independence. These patients typically experience reduced functional capacity and lung function due to post-surgical deconditioning and inactivity, which can also impact quality of life.Determining whether elastic bands or free weights provide greater benefits in these areas may help optimize cardiac rehabilitation protocols by identifying a safe, effective, and accessible approach for improving patient outcomes. This research has the potential to guide evidence-based resistance training in post- coronary artery bypass grafting rehabilitation, ultimately supporting recovery and enhancing quality of life of patients.

Detailed description

Patients who undergo cardiac surgery frequently faces pulmonary complications. This study aims to compare the effects of elastic band and free weights on functional capacity, lung function and quality of life in phase 2 coronary artery bypass grafting patients. Resistance training is vital in cardiac rehabilitation for improving physical function, strength, and independence. These patients typically experience reduced functional capacity and lung function due to post-surgical deconditioning and inactivity, which can also impact quality of life. Determining whether elastic bands or free weights provide greater benefits in these areas may help optimize cardiac rehabilitation protocols by identifying a safe, effective, and accessible approach for improving patient outcomes. This research has the potential to guide evidence-based resistance training in post- coronary artery bypass grafting rehabilitation, ultimately supporting recovery and enhancing quality of life of patients. By comparing the effects of elastic band versus free weights resistance training on functional capacity, pulmonary functioning and quality of life in phase 2 of coronary artery bypass grafting. It will be a randomized clinical trial. Age of selected patients will be between 45 to 65 years and data will be collected from them. There will be two groups i.e. group A will receive 10 min walk warm up after that resistance training of upper and lower limb by using dumb bells and group B will receive 10 min of walk as warm up after that resistance training of upper and lower limb by using elastic band. International physical activity questionnaire used for quality of life, 6 min walk test for functional capacity and forced expiratory volume, forced vital capacity and peak expiratory flow rate for lung functioning. Trial will be completed in 12 weeks (2x/week) after patients got discharged 4-8 weeks after the surgery and before and after each session, primary and secondary outcomes will be measured for both groups. After data collection, data will be analyzed using SPSS version 25

Conditions

• CABG

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	dumbell	Group A will receive the exercises from dumb bells we will focus on both upper limb and lower limb the total session would be of 20-30 minutes, will be focusing on chest (pectoralis major), back (latissimus dorsi, rhomboids), legs (quadriceps, hamstring, glutes) and core (abdominals, lower back) and after that 5-7 min of cool down. Dyspnea will be measured.
OTHER	thera band	Group B will receive the exercise form elastic band (TheraBand) for both upper limb and lower limb. Total session time would be 30 minutes will be focusing on chest (pectoralis major), back (latissimus dorsi, rhomboids), legs (quadriceps, hamstring, glutes) and core (abdominals, lower back) 10-12 reps and 1 set in starting progressively increased to 3 reps after that at the end of session 5-7 min cool down and gentle stretching 2 times per week for 12 weeks. Dyspnea should be monitored.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-04-17
• Primary completion: 2025-12-17
• Completion: 2025-12-17
• First posted: 2026-01-12
• Last updated: 2026-01-12

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan