Heart Disease Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- Adults aged 18 or older
- People who are able to speak and follow instructions
- People who have been diagnosed by a doctor with a heart artery condition, a heart valve condition, or a disease affecting the large blood vessel leaving the heart (the aorta)
- People who are scheduled to have a type of chest surgery that involves cutting through the breastbone (called a median sternotomy)
- People who are able to give their written agreement to take part in the trial
Who may not be able to join:
- People who have a cardiac pacemaker (a small device implanted to help control heartbeat)
- People who have a ventricular assist device, which is a mechanical pump used to support heart function
- People who have a condition affecting the brain or spinal cord, such as a history of stroke, spinal cord injury, or traumatic brain injury
- People who have difficulty with memory, thinking, or understanding instructions
- People who have been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a long-term lung condition that makes breathing difficult
- People who have had previous surgery on the chest area
- People whose stay in the intensive care unit (ICU) lasted longer than 14 days
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP) and maximum expiratory pressure (MEP)
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 19 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.