Teaching patients to breathe better after heart surgery: a new approach put to the test

NCT ID NCT07730684

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Aydin Adnan Menderes University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether a structured training program using the teach-back method can help people who have had heart surgery use a breathing exercise device called an incentive spirometer more correctly and more often. The trial involves 60 adults scheduled for elective open-heart surgery. Half will receive the special training, and the other half will get routine care. Researchers will measure how well patients perform the exercise and how frequently they use it after surgery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: structured teach-back-based incentive spirometry training
What this could lead to: If effective, this training approach could improve recovery and reduce respiratory complications after cardiac surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center study, so results may not apply broadly. The training may not significantly improve outcomes over routine care.

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BREATHING EXERCISES CARDIAC SURGERY PATIENTS

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Aydın Adnan Menderes University

Aydin, Aydın, Turkey (Türkiye)

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