RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06476756

Combined Effects of Active Cycle Breathing Technique and Buteyko Technique in Post Sternotomy Patients

Combined Effects of Active Cycle Breathing Technique and Buteyko Technique on Airway Clearance in Post Sternotomy Patients


Sponsor

Riphah International University

Enrollment

32 participants

Start Date

Mar 10, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This randomized clinical trial seeks to compare the efficacy of the Active Cycle of Breathing Technique (ACBT) and Buteyko breathing techniques in sternotomy patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, aged 30 to 60. Data will be collected from Surgical Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in selected hospitals. Participants will be assigned to intervention to receiving ACBT and Buteyko breathing techniques standard protocol including chest percussion , tissue blowing exercises, incentive spirometer , cough technique, breathing control, deep breathing, and deep breathing techniques.


Eligibility

Min Age: 40 YearsMax Age: 60 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests whether combining two breathing exercise techniques — Active Cycle of Breathing (a structured pattern of breathing and huffing) and the Buteyko technique (nasal breathing with breath-holding) — helps patients recover more quickly after open-heart surgery. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 40 and 60 years old - You are having open-heart (sternotomy) surgery for the first time - You were on a breathing machine (ventilator) for less than 24 hours after surgery - You can speak, hear, and understand instructions **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your blood pressure or heart rate is unstable - You have had previous open-heart surgery - You have serious respiratory, bone, or nerve complications after surgery Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

Interested in this trial?

Get notified about updates and connect with the research team.

Interventions

OTHERACTIVE CYCLE OF BREATHING TECHNIQUE

Group A: combine effects of ACBT and Buteyko techniques will be performed first 3days of cardiac rehab phase 1.

OTHERButeyko techniques

Group B: effect of buteyko techniques will be performed first three days of cardiac rehab phase 1.


Locations(1)

Gulab Devi teaching hospital

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

View Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov

For the most up-to-date information, visit the official listing.

Visit

NCT06476756


Related Trials