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Safety, Feasibility, and Impact of Preoperative Respiratory Strength Training in Cardiac Surgical Patients
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Respiratory Strength Training (RST) Program for Cardiovascular Diseases and 4 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 25 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Swallowing difficulty (dysphagia) is a common postoperative complication in patients who undergo cardiac surgical procedures. Postoperative dysphagia in cardiac surgical patients is associated with negative health-related outcomes including increased rates of pneumonia, reintubation, and death as well as increased length of hospital stay and costs of care. This study will examine the safety, feasibility, and impact of preoperative respiratory strength training (RST) on swallowing and associated health-related outcomes in cardiac surgical patients. We hypothesize that preoperative RST will be safe, well-tolerated, and lead to improved swallowing and health-related outcomes in cardiac surgical patients.
Study Details
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Interventions
Participants will complete RST exercises 5 days per week by performing 5 sets of 5 repetitions of both expiratory and inspiratory muscle strength training (a total of 50 repetitions per day). Trainer devices will be calibrated to 50% of participants' maximum expiratory pressure (MEP) and maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP) as determined via respiratory assessment prior to and during the RST program.