A soft buzz and a dim light could prevent Post-Surgery breathing trouble

NCT ID NCT07728214

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

After major surgery, patients are often asked to do deep-breathing exercises using a plastic device called an incentive spirometer to keep oxygen levels up. This trial tests whether automatic reminders — a dim light and a soft buzz every 20 minutes while awake — encourage patients to do these exercises more often. The study includes adults having non-cardiac surgery who are at higher risk for breathing problems. The goal is to see if simple, low-cost reminders can make a real difference in recovery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: automatic reminders (dim light and soft buzz) every 20 minutes during waking hours
What this could lead to: If it works, this simple reminder system could help prevent low oxygen and other breathing problems after major surgery.
What could go wrong: The trial is small and early-stage, so results may not apply to all patients. The reminders might be ignored or become annoying.

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Conditions

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Hypoxia

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HYPOXEMIA

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