Clinical trials: Incentive Spirometry
Rib Fractures, Trauma
Continuous Erector Spinae Plane Blocks for Rib Fractures
Rib fractures are one of the most common injuries in trauma patients. These fractures are associated with significant pain as well as decreased ability to inspire deeply or cough to clear secretions, which together lead to…
- Conditions
- Rib Fractures, Trauma, Anesthesia, Anesthesia, Local
- Trial name
- NCT04558281
- Testing
- Active ropivacaine 0.3% erector spinae plane perineural administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Rib Fracture, Rib Fracture Multiple
Orthosis of Acute Traumatic Rib Fractures Via RibFx Belt for Pain Alleviation and Improved Pulmonary Function
Acute traumatic rib fractures are a common issue for patients of trauma surgeons. They inflict substantial morbidity, the most dreaded and consequential of which are pulmonary complications.
- Conditions
- Rib Fracture, Rib Fracture Multiple, Trauma, Trauma Chest
- Trial name
- RibFx (NCT03846024)
- Testing
- RibFx Orthosis Belt
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- University of Vermont Medical Center
Ventilation, Breathing
Pilot Evaluation Comparing Regional Distribution of Ventilation During Lung Expansion Therapy
The primary purpose of this study is to determine if there is a significant difference in regional distribution of ventilation when comparing eupneic tidal ventilation with Incentive Spirometry (I.S.) and EzPAP® lung expansion…
- Conditions
- Ventilation, Breathing, Atelectasis
- Trial name
- NCT03083379
- Testing
- Volumetric Incentive Spirometry, EzPAP® POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Lung Function, Bariatric Surgery
Pre-op Use of Incentive Spirometry in Obese Patients
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the use of preoperative incentive spirometry (IS) as an aid to improve postoperative lung function.
- Trial name
- IS (NCT01004146)
- Testing
- Incentive Spirometry
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Obesity, Morbid, Complications of Bariatric Procedures
The Effect of Postoperative Incentive Spirometry on Pulmonary Function and Pulmonary Complications in Bariatric Surgery
This study evaluates the omission of incentive spirometry use following bariatric surgery. Half of participants will receive an incentive spirometer while the other half will not.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Morbid, Complications of Bariatric Procedures, Pulmonary Atelectasis, Pneumonia
- Trial name
- NCT02431455
- Testing
- Incentive spirometer, No incentive spirometer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 224 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lahey Clinic
Pulmonary Function, Incentive Spirometry
Digital Incentive Spirometry Adherence
This single-arm proof-of-concept research study aims to assess the effect of a digital incentive spirometer (IS) device and a companion mobile-based app on incentive spirometry adherence in patients post-surgery.
- Conditions
- Pulmonary Function, Incentive Spirometry, Patient Adherence, Lung Resection
- Trial name
- NCT06629454
- Testing
- Adherence to digital incentive spirometer in the postop period after major chest surgery.
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Abdominal Surgery
Preoperative and Postoperative Incentive Spirometry in Patients Undergoing Major Abdominal Surgery
The goal of this study is to determine the efficacy of incentive spirometry (IS) to improve pulmonary function in the preoperative and postoperative surgical setting.
- Trial name
- NCT04887922
- Testing
- MIR Spirobank G, ZEPHYRx®, Conventional spirometer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Postoperative Pulmonary Complications (PPCs)
Feasibility of Measuring Volume of Inspiration Via Noninvasive Motion Sensors
Background: Lung problems develop in up to 20% of people after they have surgery. While under general anesthesia, people breathe slower and draw in less air.
- Trial name
- NCT06609616
- Testing
- Motion Sensor, Incentive Spirometer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Postoperative Atelectasis, Postoperative Hypoxemia
REMINDers for Incentive Spirometry in PACU (REMIND-IS in PACU)
The purpose of this study is to determine if the frequency of use of incentive spirometry during the stay in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) increases with visual and auditory electronic reminders, as compared to not having…
- Conditions
- Postoperative Atelectasis, Postoperative Hypoxemia, Postoperative Pneumonia, Postoperative Pulmonary Complications
- Trial name
- NCT06304493
- Testing
- Alarms
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 231 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver