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CholecystitisNCT04716166

Incentive Spirometry and Upper Abdominal Laparoscopic Surgery

A study testing Volume-oriented incentive spirometry and Flow-oriented incentive spirometry in people with Cholecystitis and Perforated Duodenal Ulcer, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.

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Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

To compare the effects of volume-oriented versus flow-oriented incentive spirometry on pulmonary function tests and functional capacity in patients of upper abdominal laparoscopic surgery. Previous studies were designed to target only spirometer without focusing on its different types and their effects. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 25 to 65 years
What is being tested?
Volume-oriented incentive spirometry and Flow-oriented incentive spirometry
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
60 participants
Where
1 sitePakistan
Study dates
1 Oct 2020to 30 May 2021
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 25 to 65 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patient with upper abdominal surgery (laparoscopy)

Who cannot join

  • Patients who had undergone open abdominal surgery and laparoscopic obstetrics and gynecological surgery.
  • Patients with unstable hemodynamic parameters (arterial pressure<100 mmHg systolic and <60 mmHg for diastolic and mean arterial Pressure (MAP) <80mmHg.
  • Patients with postoperative complications requiring mechanical ventilation.
  • Uncooperative patients or patients unable to understand or to use the device properly
  • Recent history of lower extremity fracture

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Pakistan1 site
  • Railway General hospital

    Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, 46000

Other trials in Pakistan

About this study

Official title: Compare the Effects of Volume-oriented Versus Flow-oriented Incentive Spirometry on Pulmonary Function and Functional Capacity in Patients of Upper Abdominal Laparoscopic Surgery

To compare the effects of volume-oriented versus flow-oriented incentive spirometry on pulmonary function tests and functional capacity in patients of upper abdominal laparoscopic surgery. Previous studies were designed to target only spirometer without focusing on its different types and their effects. This study covers the research gap and therefore is designed to observe effects of different types of spirometer on pulmonary function of patients undergoing upper abdominal laparoscopic surgery.

Read the detailed description

The volume oriented incentive spirometer enables the patient to inhale air through a mouthpiece and corrugated tubing which is attached to a plastic bellows. The volume of air displaced is indicated on a scale located on the device enclosure. After the patient has achieved the maximum volume, the individual is instructed to hold this volume constant for 3 to 5 seconds.

Studies suggest a physiologically significant difference in the effect of the flow- and volume-oriented incentive spirometer. Flow-oriented devices enforce more work of breathing and increase muscular activity of the upper chest. Volume-oriented devices enforce less work of breathing and improve diaphragmatic activity.

Research was carried out a study on two experimental groups of patients in order to evaluate the effects of aerobic exercise training and incentive spirometry in controlling pulmonary complications following laparoscopic cholecystectomy, results indicated a significant reduction in heart rate, Oxygen Saturation of hemoglobin (SaO2), and inspiratory capacity for both groups. The researchers concluded that aerobic exercise and incentive spirometry were beneficial in reducing the postoperative pulmonary complications after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Another study observed the comparative study on the effect of preoperative and postoperative incentive spirometry on the pulmonary function of fifty patients who had undergone laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The authors concluded that pulmonary function is well-preserved with preoperative than postoperative incentive spirometry.

Another study observed that the volume incentive spirometry resulted in early recovery of both pulmonary function and diaphragm movement in patients who undergone laparoscopic abdominal surgery.

Being tested
Volume-oriented incentive spirometry, Flow-oriented incentive spirometry
Keywords
Flow oriented incentive spirometry, Volume oriented incentive spirometry, Digital spirometer, Six minute walk test, Forced vital capacity (FVC), Forced Expiratory Volume in the first second (FEV1), Upper abdominal laparoscopy
Medical subject headings
Cholecystitis, Hernia, Diaphragmatic, Pancreatic Neoplasms, Splenic Infarction, Splenomegaly, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Hiatal

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Volume-oriented incentive spirometryOther

    3 sets of 5 repeated deep breaths using volume oriented incentive spirometry 3 times a day for 2 days

  • Flow-oriented incentive spirometryOther

    3 sets of 5 repeated deep breaths using flow oriented incentive spirometry 3 times a day for 2 days

Study groups in NCT04716166
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Volume-oriented incentive spirometryExperimentalPostoperative Volume oriented incentive spirometry 3 times a day
Receives: Other: Volume-oriented incentive spirometry
Flow-oriented incentive spirometryExperimentalPostoperative Flow oriented incentive spirometry 3 times a day
Receives: Other: Flow-oriented incentive spirometry

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Functional Capacity

    The six-minute walk test (6MWT) is a submaximal exercise test for evaluating physical functional capacity. Six meter walk distance ranges from 400 to 700 meter in normal individuals

    Measured: 2 days

  2. Total Lung Capacity

    Changes from the baseline will be measured on daily basis. Pulmonary function test will be measured by using a digital spirometer. Spirometry assesses the integrated mechanical function of the lung, chest wall, respiratory muscles, and airways by measuring the total volume of air exhaled from a full lung total lung capacity [TLC] TLC has a normal value ranges from 80% to 120%, of the predicted ratio.

    Measured: 2 days

  3. Forced vital capacity (FVC)

    Changes from the baseline will be measured on daily basis. Pulmonary function test will be measured by using a digital spirometer. FVC is the total volume of air that can be exhaled during a maximally forced expiration effort. It ranges from 80% to 120% of the predicted value.

    Measured: 2 days

  4. Forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1)

    FEV1 is the volume of air that can forcibly be blown out in the first 1 second, after full inspiration. Average values for FEV1 in healthy people depend mainly on sex and age. Values of between 80% and 120% of the average value are considered normal.

    Measured: 2 days

  5. FEV1/FVC ratio

    FEEV1/FVC is the ratio of FEV1 to FVC. In healthy adults, this should be approximately 70-80%

    Measured: 2 days

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted20 Jan 2021
  2. Study start1 Oct 2020
  3. Primary completion30 May 2021
  4. Study completion30 May 2021

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
60 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04716166
Sponsor's protocol ID
Muhammad Shakir Khan
Status last verified
Oct 2021
First submitted
19 Jan 2021
Last updated
20 Oct 2021
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • 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.

    PubMed 27525116
  • do Nascimento Junior P, Modolo NS, Andrade S, Guimaraes MM, Braz LG, El Dib R. Incentive spirometry for prevention of postoperative pulmonary complications in upper abdominal surgery. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2014 Feb 8;2014(2):CD006058. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD006058.pub3.

    PubMed 24510642
  • Kundra P, Vitheeswaran M, Nagappa M, Sistla S. Effect of preoperative and postoperative incentive spirometry on lung functions after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2010 Jun;20(3):170-2. doi: 10.1097/SLE.0b013e3181db81ce.

    PubMed 20551816
  • Soares SM, Jannuzzi HP, Kassab MF, Nucci LB, Paschoal MA. Investigation of the immediate pre-operative physical capacity of patients scheduled for elective abdominal surgery using the 6-minute walk test. Physiotherapy. 2015 Sep;101(3):292-7. doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2014.11.004. Epub 2014 Dec 17.

    PubMed 25721252
  • Kumar AS, Alaparthi GK, Augustine AJ, Pazhyaottayil ZC, Ramakrishna A, Krishnakumar SK. Comparison of Flow and Volume Incentive Spirometry on Pulmonary Function and Exercise Tolerance in Open Abdominal Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Clin Diagn Res. 2016 Jan;10(1):KC01-6. doi: 10.7860/JCDR/2016/16164.7064. Epub 2016 Jan 1.

    PubMed 26894090

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Volume-oriented incentive spirometry and Flow-oriented incentive spirometry in people with Cholecystitis and Perforated Duodenal Ulcer, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Oct 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Functional Capacity (time frame: 2 days). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04716166, which also lists 5 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 20 Oct 2021.

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