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The Effect of Manual Chest Wall Vibration on Respiratory Functions and Chest Tube Duration in Patients Undergoing Thoracic Surgery
Led by Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi · Updated on 2026-04-24
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
4 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the effects of a manual vibration technique applied to the chest wall on the duration of chest tube placement, secretion clearance, and hemodynamic parameters in patients who have chest tubes after thoracic surgery. Thoracic surgery treats diseases of the lungs, pleura, chest wall, and mediastinum. Postoperative problems include pain, ineffective coughing, reduced lung volume, pulmonary complications, and chest wall tension, which may delay recovery and increase hospital stays. Tube thoracostomy helps drain fluid and air to allow lung expansion. The manual vibration technique is being studied as a cost-effective, adaptable alternative to mechanical vibration for helping these patients.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effect of Manual Chest Wall Vibration on Respiratory Function and Chest Tube Duration After Thoracic Surgery
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Having undergone thoracic surgery
- Having a chest tube in the postoperative period
- Being hemodynamically stable
- Agreeing to participate in the study
- Being open to communication and cooperation
You will not qualify if you...
- Severe cardiac instability
- Patients unable to tolerate the procedure due to neurological or cognitive impairment
- Clinical conditions that would prevent the application of vibration to the chest wall
- Patients diagnosed with pneumonia
- Patients with a newly implanted transvenous or subcutaneous pacemaker
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 1 day
Participants who have undergone thoracic surgery and have chest tubes receive either manual chest wall vibration twice daily or routine nursing care without additional intervention. The manual vibration is applied for approximately 5 minutes during the expiratory phase while the participant is in a semi-Fowler's position. Measurements of respiratory status, pain, and vital signs are taken before and at several time points after the intervention.
2 sessions (morning and evening) with assessments before and after each session
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Institute of Health Sciences, Saglik Bilimleri University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Research Team
B
Beyza SU, MSc.
S
Sibel YİLMAZ SAHİN, Assoc Prof
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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