Upper extremity exercises with and without deep breathing after cardiac surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

In this randomized 2×2 crossover trial, adults who recently had elective open cardiac surgery will perform both upper extremity range of motion (ROM) exercises with and without deep breathing. Respiratory and clinical outcomes such as oxygen saturation, tidal volume, respiratory rate, heart rate, pain, perceived exertion, and dyspnea will be measured before and after each exercise protocol. The order of the two interventions is randomized to compare their immediate effects on postoperative respiratory function. The study addresses whether adding deep breathing to ROM exercises provides additional short-term benefits for pulmonary function in the early postoperative period.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* underwent elective open-heart surgery,
* stayed in the cardiovascular ICU for at least 2 nights post-operatively,
* had FiO2 below 40% (Spo2 will be kept above 92),
* were conscious,
* could speak Turkish,
* were willing to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

underwent another thoracic surgery or repeat surgery simultaneously,

* had any limb loss,
* underwent prolonged immobilization and intubation,
* developed serious complications such as infection or respiratory failure after surgery,
* had problems such as paresthesia, plegia, etc. after stroke, or had diseases such as Parkinson's that affect the level of relaxa

Where it's running

• Kocaeli University
  İzmit, Kocaeli, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: MUSTAFA CANİKOĞLU, Assist. Prof — Kocaeli University

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.