Using incentive spirometry with reminders to improve lung health after 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

This observational study aims to evaluate whether the use of an incentive spirometer with visual and auditory signals enhances patient compliance compared to those without such reminders. It will assess the frequency of spirometer use among post-operative patients and correlate this with short-term health outcomes to identify any potential benefits. The study will involve patients who have undergone qualifying surgical procedures and have been prescribed incentive spirometry as part of their care.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

Patients must meet all the following Inclusion criteria to be eligible for participation in the study:

* Patient has undergone a qualifying surgical procedure.
* Patient is aged 18 years or over.
* Patient has incentive spirometry ordered or incentive spirometry must be part of the study site's standard of care which is implemented by hospital staff.
* Patient is able to comply with all study required incentive spirometry instructions.
* Patient is without severe hearing or impaired visual acuity deficiency such that they cannot hear or see the audible and visual signal for the InSee monitor.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients meeting any of the following exclusion criteria at baseline will be excluded from study participation:

  * Vulnerable Populations (Pregnant, minors, prisoners, those with significantly reduced mental acuity).
  * Patients where incentive spirometry is inappropriate (patients with Tractotomy, patients who are hemodynamically unstable, patients in reverse isolation due to infection).
  * Patients with a history of prior non-compliance or the presence or history of psychiatric condition (including drug or alcohol addiction), or cognitive issue which would in the opinion of the investigator, make it difficult for the patient to comply with the study procedures or follow the investigators instructions.
  * Any medical condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would place the patient at increased risk if they participated.
  * Any Physician determination that the patient should not participate.

Where it's running

• Tidal Study Site
  Rochester, Minnesota, United States Recruiting
• Tidal Study Site
  New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States Recruiting
• Tidal Reseach Site
  Silver Spring, Maryland, United States Terminated

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Michael Martin, RN
• Email: michael@tidalmed.tech
• Phone: 18582121728

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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.