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Pre-operative Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training in Total Joint Surgery
Led by University of Florida · Updated on 2025-08-29
36
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
213 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Florida
Lead Sponsor
N
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate effects of respiratory strengthening exercises on breathing function, in people who have orthopedic surgery. It is known that breathing function decreases for a few days after surgery. in In this study, we want to see if exercising before surgery strengthens the breathing muscles and improves recovery after surgery.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Pre-operative Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training in Total Joint Surgery
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 18 years of age or older
- History of current or previous tobacco use, including vaping with nicotine
- At least one risk factor for post-operative pulmonary complications such as diagnosed lung disease, shortness of breath with minimal exertion, FEV1 or FVC less than 80% predicted, or respiratory muscle strength below normal for age and sex
- History of smoking-related lung disease
- Scheduled surgery expected to last more than 30 minutes
- Ability to follow instructions for inspiratory muscle training exercises
- Ability to communicate pain, fatigue, or need for assistance
You will not qualify if you...
- American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status classification of 4 or higher
- Recent acute pneumonia or lower respiratory infection within the past 2 weeks requiring corticosteroids or antibiotics
- Dependence on continuous supplemental oxygen before surgery
- Dependence on positive pressure breathing support while awake and upright (nighttime CPAP allowed)
- Diagnosis of neurological conditions such as MS, ALS, Parkinson's disease, or stroke
- Participation in a pulmonary rehabilitation program
- Severe obstructive pulmonary disease classified as GOLD 3 or higher (FEV1 less than 50% predicted)
- Presence of infectious disease requiring isolation, such as COVID-19
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Florida
Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32209
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
M
Maribel Z Ciampitti
CONTACT
T
Tatiana Elias-Grajeda
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
3
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