Breathing Exercises After Total Knee Replacement
Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises in Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients
Recruiting
Observational Study
Anesthesia and Analgesia
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 50 – 90
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 50 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for patients who are having a total knee replacement and would like to participate in breathing exercises to help with recovery. Participants will learn diaphragmatic breathing techniques to manage pain and improve their rehabilitation.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am having a total knee replacement.
- I have a continuous peripheral nerve block catheter.
You may not be able to join if
- I cannot perform or learn diaphragmatic breathing exercises.
- I do not want to participate in the breathing exercises or the study.
- I am pregnant.
- I do not have a continuous peripheral nerve block catheter.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
Rationale: While total knee replacements (TKA) are one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in the United States, this procedure can also be very painful. Postoperative mobilization and rehabilitation is vital to a patient's recovery, but inadequate pain control can impede patients' progress. Diaphragmatic breathing is an additional non-pharmacological and non-invasive tool with no a…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients (participants) undergoing total knee arthroplasty with a continuous peripheral nerve block catheter
Exclusion Criteria:
* Inability to perform or learn diaphragmatic breathing exercises or do not wish to participate in diaphragmatic breathing or study protocol
* Pre…
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