Impact of respiratory training on heart and lung function in post-cardiac surgery patients with upper cross syndrome

Effect of Respiratory Trainer on Cardiopulmonary Functions in Patients with Upper Cross Syndrome Post-Cardiac Surgery

This study is testing if special breathing exercises can help men aged 45 to 55 who have had heart surgery and have upper cross syndrome feel better and improve their heart and lung function.

Quick facts

• Phase: Not applicable
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 60 (estimated)
• Ages: 45 Years to 55 Years
• Sex: Male
• Sponsor: Cairo University (Academic / other)
• Drugs / interventions: radiation
• Locations: 1 site (Giza, Giza Governorate)
• Trial ID: NCT06673953 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effects of respiratory muscle training on cardiopulmonary functions in male patients aged 45 to 55 who have undergone coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and exhibit upper cross syndrome. Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to either a respiratory training group, which will receive specialized respiratory exercises alongside traditional physical therapy, or a control group receiving only traditional therapy. The intervention will last for six weeks, with sessions held three times a week. The study aims to assess improvements in respiratory function and alleviate symptoms associated with upper cross syndrome.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are male patients aged 45 to 55 who have undergone CABG surgery and have upper cross syndrome with specific respiratory function impairments.

Not a fit: Patients with a history of respiratory diseases, severe cardiac events, or those with specific neck pathologies will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance respiratory function and reduce chronic neck pain in post-cardiac surgery patients, improving their overall quality of life.

How similar studies have performed: While respiratory training has been explored in various contexts, this specific approach targeting upper cross syndrome post-cardiac surgery is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Sixty post-CABG-male-patients for at least three months and their age ranges from 45 to 55 years old.
* Craniovertebral angle \< 51°, but not less than 30°.
* Non-specific chronic neck pain: defined as neck pain without an identifiable pathological cause and attributed to poor posture without radiation to upper limbs.
* VAS score between 3-7.
* Their body mass index ranges from (25 -29.9) kg/m2.
* Values of FEV1 and FVC lower than 80%

Exclusion Criteria:

* Rheumatoid arthritis, cervical disc pathology, and traumatic neck pain.
* History of respiratory disease and clinical signs of severe cardiac events.
* Neurological disorders which affect the diaphragm.
* Patients whose BMI is less than 25, or greater than 30 kg/m2.
* Smokers.
* Values of FEV1 and FVC higher than 80%
* Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or asthma.

Where this trial is running

Giza, Giza Governorate

• Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University — Giza, Giza Governorate, Egypt (Recruiting)

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Mostafa Ali

Conditions Post Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting; Post-Cardiac Surgery Patients; Upper Cross Syndrome; Respiratory Muscle Weakness; Respiratory Muscle Training; Post-CABG / Upper Cross Syndrome / Respiratory Muscle Training