Breathing exercises or a vibrating vest: which helps lung recovery after chest surgery?
NCT ID NCT07619716
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two ways to help people clear mucus and improve breathing after chest surgery. One group will do special breathing exercises with a spirometer, and the other will wear a vibrating vest. The trial will track cough effectiveness, lung function, and patient satisfaction in 42 adults.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- breathing exercises and a mechanical vest
- What this could lead to
- If this trial succeeds, it could show which breathing method helps people recover faster and breathe easier after chest surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage study with only 42 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and neither method may prove clearly better.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Gulab Devi Hospital or General Hospital Lahore.
Lahore, Punjab Province, 40100, Pakistan
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