Rehabilitation After Coronary Bypass Grafting: Home Based Rehabilitation Versus Rehabilitation in Institution and Rehabilitation in Institution Versus Out-patient Rehabilitation at the Hospital
Overview
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Sponsor
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology
- Enrollment
- 30
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Maximal oxygen consumption
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 10 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare different types of rehabilitation after coronary bypass surgery. The investigators wish to compare rehabilitation in an institution for four weeks with a home based rehabilitation. They also wish to compare rehabilitation in an institution for four weeks with a rehabilitation program were the patients live at home but visit the hospital twice a week for twelve week. The investigators will measure the patients' physical capacity by measuring their maximal oxygen consumption. The investigators will also analyze their blood and their endothelian function (how well their arteries dilate).
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Coronary artery bypass
Exclusion Criteria
- •Significant lung disease
- •Drug abuse
- •Pregnancy
- •Major physical impairment
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Maximal oxygen consumption
Time Frame: At baseline and after 6 months
Secondary Outcomes
- Blood analyses (different markers for cardiovascular risk and endothelian function)(At baseline and after 6 months)
- Endothelian function (flow mediated dilatation)(At baseline and after 6 months)
- Quality of life (SF36 and MacNew)(At baseline and after 6 months)