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Respiratory Strength Training in Heart Transplant Recipients
Led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center · Updated on 2026-05-07
90
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
149 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
This research study is investigating whether completing breathing exercises before surgery helps heart transplant patients recover after surgery. Previous studies have shown that breathing exercises can improve breathing, cough, and swallow function in patients with other diseases/conditions. The current study will investigate the impact of a preoperative respiratory muscle strength training program on breathing and cough function, swallow function, patient-reported eating and swallowing fatigue, and health outcomes in individuals undergoing heart transplantation. Participants will: * undergo tests of breathing, cough, and swallow function * complete questionnaires about the treatment, their swallow function * complete breathing exercises daily
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Respiratory Strength Training in Heart Transplant Recipients
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adult aged 18 to 90 years
- Not pregnant
- Undergoing evaluation or actively waitlisted for heart transplantation at VUMC with a waitlist status of 1 to 6
- Have 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
You will not qualify if you...
- Younger than 18 years or older than 90 years
- Pregnant
- No access to a computer, tablet, or electronic device with a stable internet connection for telehealth sessions
- Unwilling or unable to undergo testing procedures and complete the exercise training program
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37232
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Research Team
C
Cara Donohue, Ph.D.
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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