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Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing Versus Incentive Spirometry After Thoracic Surgery
Sponsor: Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital
Summary
This randomized controlled pilot study will compare intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) with incentive spirometry (IS) in adult patients undergoing thoracic surgery. The study aims to evaluate the effects of these two postoperative pulmonary rehabilitation interventions on lung volume recovery, respiratory muscle strength, oxygenation, pulmonary complications, and overall postoperative recovery. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the IPPB group or the IS group. Assessments will be performed before surgery and after the intervention period.
Official title: The Effects of Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing and Incentive Spirometry on Postoperative Pulmonary Complications and Lung Volume in Patients Undergoing Thoracic Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2026-10-12
Completion Date
2027-07-31
Last Updated
2026-10-09
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing
Intermittent positive pressure breathing will be provided as a postoperative lung expansion intervention from postoperative day 0 through postoperative day 3.
Incentive Spirometry
Participants will perform incentive spirometry from postoperative day 0 through postoperative day 3 under therapist supervision 3 to 4 times per day. Each supervised session will consist of 3 sets of 10 slow, deep inspirations, with a 2- to 3-second inspiratory hold. Participants will also be encouraged to practice independently while awake.