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Diary of deep breaths: simple tool may cut surgery lung risks

NCT ID NCT06078644

Disease control Sponsor: TC Erciyes University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether asking patients to keep a diary of their breathing exercises after major abdominal surgery could reduce lung complications and improve recovery. 60 patients were split into two groups: one used the diary to track spirometer exercises, the other did not. Researchers measured breathing, cough, fatigue, and walking ability for three days after surgery.

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Active substance
respiratory exercise diary
What this could lead to
If this works, it could provide a simple, low-cost way to reduce lung complications and speed up recovery after major abdominal surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with only 60 patients, so results may not apply to everyone. The diary is a tracking tool, not a treatment itself, so benefits may be limited.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2023

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Undergoing elective surgery * Receiving general anesthesia * Having major abdominal surgery (colorectal surgery, gastrectomy, liver resection, pancreatectomy) * Staying in the general surgery service for at least 3 days after the surgery * Becoming literate Exclusion Criteria: * Psychoactive drug use * Having Alzheimer's or dementia * Having chronic respiratory diseases (COPD, asthma)

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Conditions

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Dyspnea Fatigue

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Pulmonary complication

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Erciyes University

    Kayseri, Turkey (Türkiye)

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