Breathing exercises after Whipple surgery
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests two breathing exercises after Whipple surgery to help your lungs recover. It compares using a device called an incentive spirometer with a special breathing technique called pursed lip breathing.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 45 and 70 years old.
- You must have had a Whipple procedure (a surgery to remove part of the pancreas and nearby organs).
- You should not have a history of lung disease.
- You should not have COPD (a chronic lung condition).
- You should not have heart disease.
- You should not have uncontrolled high blood pressure.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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