Simple breathing workout may cut lung risks after liver surgery
NCT ID NCT07192575
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a short program of breathing exercises—done for 7 days before and 7 days after laparoscopic liver surgery—can reduce lung complications like pneumonia or collapsed lungs. About 364 patients will be randomly assigned to either the breathing exercise group or standard care. The goal is to see if this easy, low-cost approach can prevent serious lung issues and shorten hospital stays.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- pulmonary physiotherapy (breathing exercises)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this simple breathing exercise program could become a standard way to prevent lung complications after laparoscopic liver surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small, early-stage trial. The exercises may not reduce complications significantly, and results may not apply to all patients or hospitals.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kuopio University Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGKuopio, Finland
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Linköping University Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGLinköping, Sweden
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Oulu University Hospital
RECRUITINGOulu, 90100, Finland
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Skåne University Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGLund, Sweden
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Tampere University Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGTampere, Finland
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