Diaphragmatic breathing exercises for patients after heart surgery
The Effect of Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise Applied to Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery on Symptom Severity, Sleep Quality and Anxiety.
This study tests if diaphragmatic breathing exercises can help people recover better after heart surgery by reducing symptoms like shortness of breath, improving sleep quality, and lowering anxiety.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | KTO Karatay University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Konya, Karatay) |
| Trial ID | NCT06356896 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the impact of diaphragmatic breathing exercises on symptom severity, sleep quality, and anxiety in patients who have undergone coronary artery bypass surgery (CABC). The intervention focuses on deep and controlled breathing techniques aimed at enhancing respiratory muscle strength and efficiency. By addressing common postoperative symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, and sleep disturbances, the study seeks to improve patients' overall quality of life and facilitate their rehabilitation process. Participants will be assessed for their ability to engage in these exercises and the subsequent effects on their recovery.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 years old who have undergone CABC and can understand and communicate in Turkish.
Not a fit: Patients with chronic lung diseases or those who develop complications during the study may not benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance recovery and quality of life for patients following coronary artery bypass surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific application of diaphragmatic breathing exercises post-CABC may be novel, similar breathing techniques have shown promise in improving recovery outcomes in other surgical populations.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * • Being over 18 years old * No vision or hearing problems * Able to speak and understand Turkish * No mental, psychiatric or neurological disabilities * Transferred to the clinic on the second postoperative day * Those who do not have chronic lung disease (COPD, Asthma, Pulmonary CA.. etc.) * Full orientation to person, place and time Exclusion Criteria: * If the patient develops any complications during the study
Where this trial is running
Konya, Karatay
- Konya City Hospital — Konya, Karatay, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Havva Nur YALICI, MSc Student — Konya City Hospital
- Study coordinator: Serap SAYAR, PhD
- Email: oranserap@gmail.com
- Phone: 05059102994
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.