Pre-operative Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training in Total Joint Surgery
Recruiting
N/AInterventional Study
Arthropathy of KneeArthropathy of HipLower Extremity FractureOrthopedic Disorder
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 100
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Prevention
Participants needed
36 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Florida · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults who have orthopedic surgery planned and have a history of tobacco use or breathing problems. Participants will do breathing exercises before surgery to see if it helps them recover better.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I am 18 years old or older.
I have a history of tobacco use.
I have breathing problems or a lung disease.
I have shortness of breath with mild activity.
My surgery will take longer than 30 minutes.
I can follow instructions for exercises.
I can communicate any pain or fatigue.
You may not be able to join if
I have a serious health issue classified as level 4 or higher.
I had pneumonia or a severe lung infection in the last two weeks.
I need continuous oxygen support.
I use breathing assistance while awake.
I have a neurologic condition like MS or Parkinson's.
I am in a pulmonary rehab program.
I have severe lung disease.
I have an infectious disease that requires isolation.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can
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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.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 or older
* History of current or previous tobacco use (including vaping containing nicotine products)
* One or more risk factors for post operative pulmonary complications including history of current or previous tobacco use, a clinically diagnosed lung disease, shortness o…
Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 or older
* History of current or previous tobacco use (including vaping containing nicotine products)
* One or more risk factors for post operative pulmonary complications including history of current or previous tobacco use, a clinically diagnosed lung disease, shortness of breath with minimal exertion, FEV1 or FVC less than 80% than predicted or respiratory muscles strength below lower limit of normal for age and sex.
* History of smoking related lung disease
* Projected surgical time \> 30 minutes
* Ability to follow instructions to complete IMT exercises
* Ability to communicate adverse effects such as pain or fatigue or the need for assistance
Exclusion Criteria:
* American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status classification of 4 or greater .
* Recent history of acute pneumonia or lower respiratory infection in the previous two weeks requiring acute corticosteroid or antibiotic medication,
* Preoperative dependence on continuous supplemental oxygen dependence.
* Preoperative dependence on positive pressure breathing support while awake and upright (night time CPAP permitted),
* Diagnosis of a neurologic condition (i.e. MS, ALS, Parkinson's, stroke),
* Participating in a pulmonary rehabilitation program
* Severe obstructive pulmonary disease (Classification of Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) 3 or higher, indicating FEV1\<50% predicted.
* Patients with an infectious disease requiring isolation (i.e. COVID-19).
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