NCT06069557

Brief Summary

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the first-line treatment for symptomatic gallstones. Pneumoperitoneum is the process of expanding the abdominal cavity during the surgical procedure by introducing CO2 gas into the abdomen to widen the field of view and operation. Although CO2 gas is usually released through the subumbilical incision at the end of laparoscopic cholecystectomy, some CO2 gas remains in the peritoneal cavity. This CO2 gas remaining in the peritoneal cavity can cause abdominal distension. Abdominal distension may also increase postoperative pain. In a study, abdominal distension was observed in 42.7% of patients who underwent laparoscopic surgery under general anesthesia. Although CO2 gas is usually released through the subumbilical incision at the end of laparoscopic cholecystectomy, some CO2 gas remains in the peritoneal cavity. This CO2 gas remaining in the peritoneal cavity may cause abdominal distension. On the other hand the incidence of shoulder pain due to pneumoperitoneum and CO2 insufflation after laparoscopic surgery ranges from 35% to 60%. In a study conducted in the Republic of Korea in 2016 in 105 laparoscopic surgery patients, the incidence of shoulder pain after laparoscopy was found to be 80% in the first 24 hours. Inappropriate treatment of postoperative pain in laparoscopic surgery can lead to delayed mobilization, patient dissatisfaction, delayed hospital discharge, and development of chronic pain. In this study, the effect of respiratory exercises and the use of incentive spirometry in the early postoperative period on abdominal distension, shoulder pain and mobilization process in laparoscopic cholecystectomy patients will be examined. We aimed to evaluate the effect of deep breathing exercises and the use of incentive spirometry in the early postoperative period on abdominal distension and shoulder pain due to insufflation procedure in laparoscopic cholecystectomy patients. It is important to take some precautions from the early period to prevent problems that may develop after abdominal surgery. It is thought that the use of deep breathing exercises and incentive spirometry in the early period after laparoscopic cholecystectomy will have an effect on abdominal distension, shoulder pain and mobilization process due to the insufflation procedure.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
156

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2023

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 28, 2023

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 29, 2023

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 6, 2023

Completed
7 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 30, 2024

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 30, 2024

Completed
Last Updated

October 10, 2023

Status Verified

October 1, 2023

Enrollment Period

7 months

First QC Date

September 29, 2023

Last Update Submit

October 5, 2023

Conditions

Keywords

Laparoscopic cholecystectomyPneumoperitoneumShoulder painDeep breathing exercisesincentive spirometry

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Post operative abdominal distension

    In the postoperative period, after the patients come to the clinic, all patients will be examined for abdominal distension and their abdominal circumferences will be measured with a tape measure and will be compared with the preoperative period. Patient's statement will also be asked.

    Postoperative 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 4th, 5th, and 6th hours.

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Post operative shoulder pain

    Postoperative 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 4th, 5th, and 6th hours.

  • Mobilization time

    The first 6 hours in the early postoperative period.

Study Arms (2)

Control

NO INTERVENTION

There will be no intervention in this group.

Experimental

EXPERIMENTAL

An intervention will be made to this group

Other: Respiratory exercise

Interventions

This group will undergo intervention. The participants will be assessed in terms of abdominal distension and shoulder pain in preoperative period. Respiratory exercise training will be given in the preoperative period. At the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 4th, 5th, and 6th hours postoperatively, 10 deep breathing exercises will be performed in semi fowlers 45º position. During this 6-hour period, the patient will be asked to give 10 deep breaths into the incentive spirometer every 2 hours. Patients will be evaluated for abdominal distension and shoulder pain at the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th hours postoperatively and mobilization times will be measured in the first 6 hours.

Experimental

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 65 Years
Sexall(Gender-based eligibility)
Gender Eligibility Details18-65
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Volunteer Aged between 18-65 years Comprehensible verbal communication

You may not qualify if:

  • Patients with hearing problems Unstable hemodynamics

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Bursa City Hospital

Bursa, Bursa Center, 16110, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (7)

  • Aydemir O, Aslan FE, Karabacak U, Akdas O. Corrigendum to 'The Effect of Exaggerated Lithotomy Position on Shoulder Pain after Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy' Pain Management Nursing 2018;19(6):663-670. Pain Manag Nurs. 2019 Feb;20(1):89. doi: 10.1016/j.pmn.2019.01.002. No abstract available.

  • Bataineh AM, Qudaisat IY, Banihani M, Obeidat R, Hamasha HS. Use of intraoperative mild hyperventilation to decrease the incidence of postoperative shoulder pain after laparoscopic gastric sleeve surgery: A prospective randomised controlled study. Indian J Anaesth. 2021 Nov;65(11):806-812. doi: 10.4103/ija.ija_576_21. Epub 2021 Nov 23.

  • Alaparthi GK, Augustine AJ, Anand R, Mahale A. Comparison of Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise, Volume and Flow Incentive Spirometry, on Diaphragm Excursion and Pulmonary Function in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Minim Invasive Surg. 2016;2016:1967532. doi: 10.1155/2016/1967532. Epub 2016 Jul 21.

  • Hsu KF, Chen CJ, Yu JC, Wu SY, Chen BC, Yang CW, Chen TW, Hsieh CB, Chan DC. A Novel Strategy of Laparoscopic Insufflation Rate Improving Shoulder Pain: Prospective Randomized Study. J Gastrointest Surg. 2019 Oct;23(10):2049-2053. doi: 10.1007/s11605-018-3896-5. Epub 2018 Oct 8.

  • Tuvayanon W, Silchai P, Sirivatanauksorn Y, Visavajarn P, Pungdok J, Tonklai S, Akaraviputh T. Randomized controlled trial comparing the effects of usual gas release, active aspiration, and passive-valve release on abdominal distension in patients who have undergone laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Asian J Endosc Surg. 2018 Aug;11(3):212-219. doi: 10.1111/ases.12451. Epub 2017 Dec 20.

  • Yi MS, Kim WJ, Kim MK, Kang H, Park YH, Jung YH, Lee SE, Shin HY. Effect of ultrasound-guided phrenic nerve block on shoulder pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy-a prospective, randomized controlled trial. Surg Endosc. 2017 Sep;31(9):3637-3645. doi: 10.1007/s00464-016-5398-4. Epub 2016 Dec 30.

  • Zeeni C, Chamsy D, Khalil A, Abu Musa A, Al Hassanieh M, Shebbo F, Nassif J. Effect of postoperative Trendelenburg position on shoulder pain after gynecological laparoscopic procedures: a randomized clinical trial. BMC Anesthesiol. 2020 Jan 29;20(1):27. doi: 10.1186/s12871-020-0946-9.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

PneumoperitoneumShoulder Pain

Interventions

Breathing Exercises

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Peritoneal DiseasesDigestive System DiseasesArthralgiaJoint DiseasesMusculoskeletal DiseasesPainNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mind-Body TherapiesComplementary TherapiesTherapeuticsExercise Movement TechniquesPhysical Therapy Modalities

Study Officials

  • Araz Askeroğlu, Ph.D.

    Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Model Details: In our study, there are two groups, one control group and one experimental group. The control group will not be intervened. The experimental group will receive preoperative training about the postoperative intervention and the effect of the intervention will be evaluated in postoperative period.
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Assoc. Prof. Dr.

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 29, 2023

First Posted

October 6, 2023

Study Start

September 28, 2023

Primary Completion

April 30, 2024

Study Completion

June 30, 2024

Last Updated

October 10, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-10

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations