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Evaluating the Impact of Preoperative Respiratory Exercises on Post-Surgical Pulmonary Outcomes RCT
Sponsor: Superior University
Summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the role of preoperative respiratory exercises in reducing postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) such as atelectasis, pneumonia, and hypoxia, and in shortening the hospital stay in surgical patients. A total of 126 adult patients (\>40 years), scheduled for total knee or hip replacement surgeries at Horizon Hospital Lahore, will be randomly assigned into two groups: the intervention group and the control group.
Official title: Evaluating the Impact of Preoperative Respiratory Exercises on Post-Surgical Pulmonary Outcomes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
40 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
126
Start Date
2025-03-17
Completion Date
2026-02-28
Last Updated
2025-07-02
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
preoperative respiratory exercises
Participants in Group 1 will receive a combination of preoperative respiratory exercises designed to improve lung function and reduce the risk of postoperative pulmonary complications. The intervention includes:
Standard Care (Control Group)
Participants in Group 2 will receive standard preoperative care provided by the hospital, which includes routine instructions related to surgery such as fasting guidelines, medication administration, and anesthesia protocols. No preoperative respiratory exercises (incentive spirometry, chest physiotherapy, or deep breathing exercises) will be provided to this group. This group serves as a control to compare the outcomes with the intervention group.
Locations (1)
Horizon hospital, 03, 404, 436 Block D-II, M.A Block D 2, Phase 1, Johar Town
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan