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Effect of Coughing Exercises Versus Incentive Spirometry on Respiratory Function and Recovery in Children After Cardiac Surgery.
Led by University of Baghdad · Updated on 2026-05-12
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Participants Needed
4
Research Sites
43 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
This study examines the effects of coughing exercises and incentive spirometry (IS) on lung function and recovery in children who undergo heart surgery. The main goals are to see: How coughing exercises and IS affect breathing and lung function after surgery? How these exercises influence overall recovery after surgery? Children who participate will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: coughing exercises, IS, or standard care. Those in the exercise groups will perform their assigned breathing exercises every 3 hours for the first 3 days after surgery. Daily check-ups will be conducted to monitor their progress, lung function, and oxygen levels. The study will measure breathing ability, oxygen levels, and recovery milestones to find out which method is most effective in preventing lung complications and helping children recover faster.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effect of Coughing Exercises Versus Incentive Spirometry on Respiratory Function and Recovery in Children After Cardiac Surgery.
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
Inclusion Crit
- Children aged 6 to 18 years scheduled for elective cardiac surgery.
- Postoperative extubation within 24 hours and judged clinically stable to begin respiratory therapy.
- Hemodynamically stable.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pre-existing moderate-to-severe chronic lung disease requiring baseline oxygen therapy.
- Neuromuscular disorders significantly impairing cough/inspiratory effort.
- Emergency surgery, ongoing major bleeding.
- Prolonged mechanical ventilation >72 hours or tracheostomy on admission.
You will not qualify if you...
History of severe allergic reactions to study medication Currently pregnant or breastfeeding Recent participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days Presence of uncontrolled medical conditions that could affect safety
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 4 locations
1
Ibn Al-Bitar Specialized Hospital for Cardiac Surgery
Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq
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2
Ibn Al-Nafis Hospital for Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery
Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq
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3
Iraqi Center for Heart Diseases
Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq
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4
Imam Al-Hassan Al-Mujtaba Hospital
Karbala, Karbala Governorate, Iraq
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Research Team
R
rusul khalid khadim, MSc
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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