Respiratory Strength Training in Heart Transplant Recipients

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Dysphagia Heart Transplant Recipients
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 90
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Prevention
Participants needed
90 (estimated)
Sponsor
Vanderbilt University Medical Center · Other
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About This Trial
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 progr…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adult (18-90 years old) 2. Not pregnant 3. Undergoing evaluation or actively waitlisted for heart transplantation at VUMC with a waitlist status of 1-6 4. Have a computer, tablet or electronic device with a stable internet connection for telehealth sessions (outpatient) 5. Be…
Contacts

Cara Donohue, Ph.D.

615-852-5085

cara.donohue@vumc.org

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