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Laparotomy PatientsNCT04913428

Breathing Exercises for Pulmonary Function of Post-laparotomy Patients .

A study testing Interdigital exercise and Blow-Bottle technique in people with Laparotomy Patients, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

The study is designed to compare the effects of blow bottle technique and interdigital exercises on the pulmonary functions of the post laparotomy patients where there is sudden decline in lung function and increased rate of complications after the surgery. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 25 to 45 years
Conditions the study is for
Laparotomy Patients
What is being tested?
Interdigital exercise and Blow-Bottle technique
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
28 participants
Where
1 sitePakistan
Study dates
30 Mar 2018to 20 Sep 2018
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 45 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Post laparotomy patients
  • Age 25 to 45 years.
  • Both genders.

Who cannot join

  • Vitally unstable patients
  • Complicated laparotomies
  • Patients with post-operative complications e.g. delirium

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Pakistan1 site
  • Riphah International University

    Rawalpindi, Federal, 44000

Other trials in Pakistan

About this study

Official title: Comparison of Blow-bottle Technique and Interdigital Breathing for Pulmonary Function of Post-laparotomy Patients .

The study is designed to compare the effects of blow bottle technique and interdigital exercises on the pulmonary functions of the post laparotomy patients where there is sudden decline in lung function and increased rate of complications after the surgery. A randomized control trial was conducted including post laparotomy patients, randomly allocated to interventional and control groups. Both the groups received breathing exercises along with conventional treatment during phase I rehabilitation. Data was collected at baseline, before and after every session and after 6 sessions before patient discharge from hospital. Outcome measures include assessment of lung volumes and capacities, oxygen saturation and vitals of the post laparotomy patients

Read the detailed description

Pulmonary complications are common in post laparotomy patients because of multiple pre operative, intra operative and post operative factors. To manage these complications many interventions and breathing techniques are used. These complications alter the pulmonary function leading to decreased chest expansion, oxygen saturation and post operative atelectasis. Anesthetic drugs that also cause cardiac depression along with hemodynamic instability of the patient. Incision given to the chest or abdominal wall during procedure causes to lose the integrity of respiratory muscles which effects the functions of the muscle directly. Respiratory muscles are compromised, normal lung volumes are depressed. More than 75% of patients who are receiving neuromuscular blocking agent develops atelectasis. The estimated time after surgery for patient to return to its preoperative health status is approximately 6 weeks. These complications increase the hospital length of stay and cost associated with it as well as increase the morbidity and mortality.

Lung expansion techniques (LETs) are widely used to prevent postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs). However, the effects of each of these techniques on thoraco-abdominal mechanics and PPC incidence after abdominal surgery remain unclear. Active Cycle of Breathing Techniques (ACBT) has shown to be effective in mobilizing and clearing the excess bronchial secretions and to improve lung function. It neither causes nor increases hypoxemia or increases airflow obstruction. Chest physiotherapy and breathing exercises are often prescribed to patients undergoing cardiac surgery and abdominal surgery in order to prevent or reduce post-operative pulmonary complications. There are different breathing techniques with and without mechanical devices after the surgery, but there is controversy regarding which breathing techniques are the most effective.

Researches have proved change in pulmonary functions by the use of various breathing exercises. Depressed pulmonary functions i.e. decreased forced vital capacity (FVC) , decreased forced expiratory volume (FEV1), Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) are seen as result of disturbed lung function. Alteration in function of diaphragm contributes in postoperatively pulmonary function disturbances. Chest physiotherapy is implied for minimizing the altered lung functions and complications. This includes multiple breathing exercises, percussion , vibrations, huffing, coughing techniques, postural drainage and mobilization.

The current study is conducted to compare two respiratory techniques for the improvement in post operative pulmonary function; because of incisional pain, patients find the inspiratory exercises difficult to perform, therefore, the study is conducted to assess if easy-to -perform expiratory techniques are similar in effect to the inspiratory techniques and for the said purpose comparison of blow bottle technique and interdigital breathing on post laparotomy patients is made for the improvement of pulmonary function and vitals of these patients.

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Being tested
Interdigital exercise, Blow-Bottle technique
Keywords
Pulmonary function, Chest expansion, Laparotomy, Spirometry

What participants receive

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

  • Interdigital exerciseOther

    Patient asked to sit in upright position interlocking their fingers with inhaling deeply bringing the arms up and exhaling through mouth while bring the arm down.

  • Blow-Bottle techniqueOther

    For blow bottle 20cm of bottle filled with 10cm of water in which a tube of length 35- 40cm inserted with the inner diameter of ≥8mm(21).Patient is asked to form bubbles in bottle by exhaling in bottle performing Forced Expiratory Techniques.

Study groups in NCT04913428
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Interdigital exercise groupExperimentalInterdigital exercises: 12 repetitions in 3 sets of 4 repetitions Conventional Physical Therapy: Incentive spirometer 3 - 4 times a day, Percussion twice a day, Mobilization of the patient Total session given was for 20 -30 minutes
Receives: Other: Interdigital exercise
Blow-Bottle technique groupActive comparatorBlow-Bottle technique: 12 repetitions in 3 sets of 4 repetitions Conventional Physical Therapy: Incentive spirometer 3 - 4 times a day, Percussion twice a day, Mobilization of the patient Total session given was for 20 -30 minutes
Receives: Other: Blow-Bottle technique

What is being measured

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

  1. Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR)

    Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) measured through digital spirometer. Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) measured through digital spirometer. Three zones of measurement are commonly used to interpret peak flow rates. Normal value of PEFR is (80-100%). Green zone indicates 80 to 100 percent of the usual or normal peak flow reading, yellow zone indicates 50 to 79 percent of the usual or normal peak flow readings, and red zone indicates less than 50 percent of the usual or normal peak flow readings.

    Measured: 5 days

  2. Forced vital capacity (FVC)

    Forced vital capacity (FVC) measured through digital spirometer. If the value of FVC is within 80% of the reference value, the results are considered normal.

    Measured: 5 days

  3. Forced expiratory volume in 1sec (FEV1)

    Forced expiratory volume in 1sec (FEV1) measured through digital spirometer. If the value of FEV1 is within 80% of the reference value, the results are considered normal.

    Measured: 5 days

  4. FVC/FEV1

    FVC/FEV1 measured through digital spirometer. The normal value for the FEV1/FVC ratio is 70% (and 65% in persons older than age 65).

    Measured: 5 days

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. Oxygen Saturation (SPO2)

    Oxygen saturation measured through pulse oximeter as part of vitals

    Measured: 5 days

  2. Heart rate

    Heart rate is measured as part of vitals through heart rate monitor.

    Measured: 5 days

  3. Chest expansion

    Chest expansion at xiphoid level measured by finding the difference in measurements during inhalation and exhalation.

    Measured: 5 days

  4. Respiratory rate

    Respiratory rate calculated standing at bedside of patient.

    Measured: 5 days

Timeline

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

  1. First posted4 Jun 2021
  2. Study start30 Mar 2018
  3. Primary completion20 Sep 2018
  4. Study completion20 Sep 2018

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
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
28 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04913428
Sponsor's protocol ID
REC/00313 Huda Anjum
Status last verified
May 2021
First submitted
30 May 2021
Last updated
4 Jun 2021
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Giacalone PL, Daures JP, Vignal J, Herisson C, Hedon B, Laffargue F. Pfannenstiel versus Maylard incision for cesarean delivery: A randomized controlled trial. Obstet Gynecol. 2002 May;99(5 Pt 1):745-50. doi: 10.1016/s0029-7844(02)01957-9.

    PubMed 11978282
  • Miskovic A, Lumb AB. Postoperative pulmonary complications. Br J Anaesth. 2017 Mar 1;118(3):317-334. doi: 10.1093/bja/aex002.

    PubMed 28186222
  • Dagan Y, Wiser I, Weissman O, Farber N, Hundeshagen G, Winkler E, Kazula-Halabi T, Haik J. An Improvised "Blow Glove" Device Produces Similar PEP Values to a Commercial PEP Device: An Experimental Study. Physiother Can. 2014 Summer;66(3):308-12. doi: 10.3138/ptc.2013-31.

    PubMed 25125786
  • 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
  • Craig DB. Postoperative recovery of pulmonary function. Anesth Analg. 1981 Jan;60(1):46-52. No abstract available.

    PubMed 7006464
  • Agostini P, Naidu B, Cieslik H, Steyn R, Rajesh PB, Bishay E, Kalkat MS, Singh S. Effectiveness of incentive spirometry in patients following thoracotomy and lung resection including those at high risk for developing pulmonary complications. Thorax. 2013 Jun;68(6):580-5. doi: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2012-202785. Epub 2013 Feb 21.

    PubMed 23429831
  • Tyson AF, Kendig CE, Mabedi C, Cairns BA, Charles AG. The effect of incentive spirometry on postoperative pulmonary function following laparotomy: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA Surg. 2015 Mar 1;150(3):229-36. doi: 10.1001/jamasurg.2014.1846.

    PubMed 25607594
  • Lunardi AC, Paisani DM, Silva CCBMD, Cano DP, Tanaka C, Carvalho CRF. Comparison of lung expansion techniques on thoracoabdominal mechanics and incidence of pulmonary complications after upper abdominal surgery: a randomized and controlled trial. Chest. 2015 Oct;148(4):1003-1010. doi: 10.1378/chest.14-2696.

    PubMed 25973670
  • Westerdahl E, Lindmark B, Almgren SO, Tenling A. Chest physiotherapy after coronary artery bypass graft surgery--a comparison of three different deep breathing techniques. J Rehabil Med. 2001 Mar;33(2):79-84. doi: 10.1080/165019701750098920.

    PubMed 11474953

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Interdigital exercise and Blow-Bottle technique in people with Laparotomy Patients, 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 3 inclusion and 3 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 4 Jun 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?

Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) (time frame: 5 days). The study lists 4 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 NCT04913428, which also lists 9 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 4 Jun 2021.

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