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Can simple breathing exercises ease pain after knee replacement surgery?

NCT ID NCT05331261

NEW Symptom relief Sponsor: Alev Keskin Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 21, 2026 · Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Summary

This trial examines whether breathing exercises can reduce pain after total knee replacement surgery. Researchers enroll 55 adults over 18 who speak Turkish and have no communication or sensory barriers. Participants receive the breathing exercise intervention, and researchers measure pain intensity using a 0 to 10 numerical rating scale. The goal is to see if this non-drug method helps control postoperative pain and support recovery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
breathing exercises
What this could lead to
If breathing exercises help, they could offer a simple, drug-free way for nurses to ease pain after knee replacement surgery and support faster recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a small study of 55 people, and breathing exercises may not relieve pain enough on their own. Results may not apply to other surgeries or patients with different pain needs.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

55 people

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Started

Apr 2022

Finished

May 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 90 years

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * be over the age of 18, * Being able to speak Turkish, * Does not have any barriers in communication, understanding and comprehension, * Not having visual and hearing impairment, * Not taking pain medication 60 minutes before or 30 minutes after the intervention, * Volunteering to participate in the research, Exclusion Criteria: \-

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Conditions

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Pain, Postoperative

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Pain, postoperative

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Çukurova Üniversitesi

    Adana, Sarıçam, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Çukurova Üniversitesi

    Adana, University, Turkey (Türkiye)

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