Coughing exercises vs breathing device after heart surgery in children
Part of Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares simple coughing exercises with a breathing device (incentive spirometry) to help children recover lung function faster after heart surgery. It may help reduce complications and shorten hospital stays.
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Who can take part
- You are between 6 and 18 years old.
- You had planned (not emergency) heart surgery.
- You were taken off the breathing machine within 24 hours after surgery and are stable enough to start breathing exercises.
- Your blood pressure and heart rate are stable.
- You do not have severe chronic lung disease that requires oxygen at home.
- You do not have a muscle or nerve disorder that makes it hard to cough or take deep breaths.
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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