Improving recovery after Whipple procedure using breathing techniques
Effect of Incentive Spirometer and Pursed Lip Breathing to Improve Dyspnea, Oxygen Saturation and Hospital Stay After Whipple Procedure.
This study tests if breathing techniques can help patients recover better and faster after having the Whipple procedure.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 45 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT06460584 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of using an Incentive Spirometer and Pursed Lip Breathing techniques on patients recovering from the Whipple procedure, a complex abdominal surgery. It aims to reduce postoperative complications such as dyspnea and improve oxygen saturation levels, ultimately shortening hospital stays. The research involves a randomized controlled trial with 60 post-operative patients, who will be divided into two groups to assess the effectiveness of these breathing interventions. The study will monitor the patients' recovery progress through various metrics, including their ability to walk and breathe comfortably.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 45 to 70 who have undergone a Whipple procedure and have no history of pulmonary disease.
Not a fit: Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart disease, or uncontrolled hypertension may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance recovery outcomes for patients undergoing the Whipple procedure.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific combination of these interventions may be novel, similar studies have shown positive outcomes with breathing techniques in postoperative recovery.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age (45 to 70) * Type of Abdominal Surgery (Whipple Procedure) (11) * Gender (Male and Female) * Patients who has no history of pulmonary disease * Smokers and nonsmokers Exclusion Criteria: * COPD (COPD patient with postoperative whipple procedure) * Heart patient (patients who had history of heart disease along with whipple procedure) * Uncontrolled Hypertension (patients who has have history of uncontrolled hypertension in postoperative whipple procedure)
Where this trial is running
Lahore, Punjab Province
- Sheikh Zayed Hospital, — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sidra Afzal, PP-DPT — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Iqbal Tariq, Phd
- Email: iqbal.tariq@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 03338236752
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.