NCT06012474

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of power breath device on arterial blood gases, diaphragmatic excursion and the 6 min walk test after cardiac valve surgery.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
50

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2022

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2022

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 15, 2022

Completed
5 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 15, 2022

Completed
10 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 21, 2023

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 25, 2023

Completed
Last Updated

August 25, 2023

Status Verified

August 1, 2023

Enrollment Period

4 months

First QC Date

August 21, 2023

Last Update Submit

August 23, 2023

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • Assessing the change in diaphragmatic excursion

    By using Ultrasonography (Aloka prosound 4000, made in Japan) that will be used to assess diaphragmatic excursion. Diaphragmatic excursion is measured 3 times :at baseline before surgical intervention, second day after surgery (before the training program) and after 7 days of training program for all patient in the two groups. Diaphragmatic excursion was measured during deep breathing while the patient in semi-recumbent position on a comfortable bed using ultrasonography.

    within 24 hours after 1 week of intervention

  • Assessing the change in Arterial Blood gases

    Arterial blood gases are measured at baseline before surgical intervention, second day after surgery (before the training program) and after 7 days of training program for all patient in the two groups and can be obtained by direct arterial puncture most usually at the wrist (radial artery), femoral and brachial artery. An arterial blood sample (2 to 3 ml) will be collected.

    within 24 hours after 1 week of intervention

  • Assessing the change in capacity to perform daily activities

    by using the The 6-min walk test (6MWT) is a submaximal functional test indicative of the capacity to perform daily activities, patients will be asked to walk along a 30-m, flat and straight hospital corridor. Encouragement will be offered every minute, so that subjects will walk as far as possible. Symptom-limited interruptions (dyspnea, skeletal muscle pain, angina, dizziness) will allowed, though patients will be invited to resume walking as soon as possible. Most tests will be supervised by a physical therapist. Distance will be recorded in meters. Subjective dyspnea will quantified according to Borg Scale, ranging from 0 (no dyspnea) to 10 (severe dyspnea).

    within 24 hours after 1 week of intervention

Study Arms (2)

inspiratory muscle training group

EXPERIMENTAL

30 patients will receive inspiratory muscle training by Power breath device once daily for 7 days.

Other: Power breath plusOther: Incrementing the training load

diaphragmatic breathing exercise group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

20 patients will receive program of diaphragmatic breathing exercise by incentive spirometer once daily for 7 days.

Other: Diaphragmatic breathing exercises

Interventions

Power breath plus use a variable load calibrated spring. It can be adjusted from the lowest load setting (17cmH2O) when training began and increased as the patient breathing muscles adapt and become stronger (maximum load setting 274cmH2O). Use a comfortable chair, preferably straight-back so that the spine is straight at all times during the exercise. patients will be instructed to exhale calmly, followed by a maximal forced inspiration to total lung capacity using a mouthpiece and a nasal clip as an aid to prevent air leaks and will ask to make 10 breaths for 3 sets once daily for 7 days with 2min rest between sets

inspiratory muscle training group

The resistance will be increased incrementally, based on the rate of perceived exertion (RPE) scored by the patient on the modified Borg Scale. If the RPE is less than 5, the resistance of the inspiratory trainer will be increased incrementally by 2cmH2O. The resistance will not change if the level of perceived exertion is rated from 6 to 8, and the resistance will be decreased by 1 to 2 cmH2O if the level of perceived exertion is rated 9 or 10.

inspiratory muscle training group

Training by using incentive spirometer: * Loosen any tight clothing, especially around neck. * Each patient will be instructed to sit upright with placing incentive spirometer at the same level of his mouth to promote optimal lung expansion while using the spirometer. * The patient will be instructed to exhale letting all the breath out. * patient will asked to close the lips around the mouthpiece of the spirometer. * patient will be instructed to inhale slowly, breathing in until unable to do any more, this would raise the balls to the top of the column. * patient will be asked to hold the breath as long as possible (at least five seconds) then exhale slowly. * Session will be in the form of 30 times in sets, each set consist of 5-6 repetitions with rest 1 minute between sets. * Intensity of exercise will be increased by increasing time of session, time of holding the breath and numbers of repetitions according to patient's status.

diaphragmatic breathing exercise group

Eligibility Criteria

Age25 Years - 35 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Female patients with valve surgery (valve replacement or repair with median sternotomy procedure).
  • Age between 25 to 35 years old.
  • BMI is between 18.5 to 24.5 kg/m2.

You may not qualify if:

  • The participants will be excluded if they meet one of the following criteria:
  • Uncontrolled hypertension (systolic blood pressure\>230 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure\>120 mm Hg)
  • Patients with coronary artery disease or heart failure.
  • Need for mechanical ventilation for \>24 h or reintubation.
  • Renal and hepatic disorders.
  • Infected or unstable sternum.
  • patient with pneumothorax after surgery.
  • Metabolic disorders.
  • Pregnant woman.
  • Lactating mother.
  • Smokers
  • Stroke patient

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Outpatient clinic faculty of physical therapy cairo university

Dokki, Egypt

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Heart Valve Diseases

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Heart DiseasesCardiovascular Diseases

Study Officials

  • Hend Mahdy

    Cairo University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
OTHER
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 21, 2023

First Posted

August 25, 2023

Study Start

January 1, 2022

Primary Completion

May 15, 2022

Study Completion

October 15, 2022

Last Updated

August 25, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-08

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations