Reminders to help you use your breathing exercise device after surgery
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding reminders to the use of a breathing exercise device (incentive spirometer) can help prevent lung complications after surgery. If you are having non-cardiac surgery and staying in the hospital at least one night, you may be able to join.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are scheduled for non-cardiac surgery under general anesthesia and will stay in the hospital for at least one night.
- Your risk of lung complications after surgery is considered elevated, based on a standard score (ARISCAT score of 26 or higher).
- You are able to use a breathing exercise device (you can hold it and breathe into it) and can see and hear reminders.
- You are not pregnant, a prisoner, or part of another vulnerable group.
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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