Status:

COMPLETED

Respiratory Strength Training in Cardiac Surgical Patients

Lead Sponsor:

University of Florida

Collaborating Sponsors:

American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation

American Heart Association

Conditions:

Cardiovascular Diseases

Thoracic Diseases

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-90 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Swallowing difficulty (dysphagia) is a common postoperative complication in patients who undergo cardiac surgical procedures. Postoperative dysphagia in cardiac surgical patients is associated with ne...

Detailed Description

Enrolled research participants will undergo baseline assessments of pulmonary function: maximum expiratory pressure (MEP), maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP), cough function (voluntary PEF and cough s...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Adult 18-90 years old.
  • Not pregnant.
  • Undergoing planned cardiac surgery via sternotomy \&/or extended thoracotomy \& seen in the UF Health preoperative clinic.
  • Confirmed COVID-19 negative test and/or no recent COVID-19 symptoms
  • Has access to a computer, tablet, or electronic device with a stable internet connection for telehealth sessions.
  • Willing to undergo testing procedures and complete the exercise training program

Exclusion

  • Individuals under the age of 18 or over the age of 90.
  • Pregnant women.
  • Positive for COVID-19 or symptoms of COVID-19
  • No access to a computer, tablet, or electronic device \&/ a stable internet connection for telehealth sessions.
  • Unwilling to undergo testing procedures and/or complete the exercise training program.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 2 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

January 23 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

25 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04887415

Start Date

September 2 2021

End Date

January 23 2023

Last Update

August 19 2024

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Cardiovascular Clinic and Thoracic/Cardiovascular Surgery at UF Health

Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32610