Clinical Trial

Evaluating the Impact of Preoperative Respiratory Exercises on Post-Surgical Pulmonary Outcomes RCT

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This record was last updated July 2, 2025 (before its estimated September 1, 2025 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the role of preoperative respiratory exercises in reducing postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) such as atelectasis, pneumonia, and hypoxia, and in shortening the hospital stay in surgical patients. A total of 126 adult patients (\>40 years), scheduled for total knee or hip replacement surgeries at Horizon Hospital Lahore, will be randomly assigned into two groups: the intervention group and the control group.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07048678
Lead Sponsor Superior University
Conditions Pulmonary Disease
Enrollment 126 participants
Start Date 2025-03-17
Primary Completion 2025-09-01 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-02-28 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-07-02