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Upper Extremity Exercises With and Without Deep Breathing After Cardiac Surgery
Sponsor: Kocaeli University
Summary
This randomized 2×2 crossover trial aims to evaluate the effects of upper extremity range of motion exercises performed with and without deep breathing on respiratory parameters in patients after open cardiac surgery. The study will include adult patients who underwent elective open cardiac surgery and are receiving postoperative care in the cardiovascular surgery intensive care unit. Each participant will perform both exercise protocols: upper extremity range of motion exercises alone and upper extremity range of motion exercises combined with deep breathing. The order of the two interventions will be randomized. Respiratory and clinical outcomes, including oxygen saturation, tidal volume, respiratory rate, heart rate, pain, perceived exertion, and dyspnea, will be assessed before and after each intervention.
Official title: Evaluation of the Effects of Upper Extremity Range of Motion Exercises Performed With and Without Deep Breathing on Respiratory Parameters After Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Trials
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
90
Start Date
2025-09-01
Completion Date
2026-09-30
Last Updated
2026-06-04
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Deep Breathing Exercise
Participants will perform slow and deep breathing exercises in a sitting position. Measurements will be recorded before and immediately after the intervention.
Upper Extremity ROM Exercise Combined with Deep Breathing
Participants will perform bilateral upper extremity range of motion exercises while taking a slow deep breath during arm elevation and exhaling during arm lowering. The exercise will be repeated five times in a sitting position. Measurements will be recorded before and immediately after the intervention.
Locations (1)
Kocaeli University
İzmit, Kocaeli, Turkey (Türkiye)