NCT04336579 Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises in Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients
| NCT ID | NCT04336579 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of Southern California |
| Condition | Anesthesia and Analgesia |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 50 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-06-10 |
| Primary Completion | 2024-10-01 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 50 participants in total. It began in 2024-06-10 with a primary completion date of 2024-10-01.
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Brief Summary
Rationale: While total knee replacements (TKA) are one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in the United States, this procedure can also be very painful. Postoperative mobilization and rehabilitation is vital to a patient's recovery, but inadequate pain control can impede patients' progress. Diaphragmatic breathing is an additional non-pharmacological and non-invasive tool with no adverse effects that could aid in recovery. This will serve as a pilot study for a possible larger controlled trials.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients (participants) undergoing total knee arthroplasty with a continuous peripheral nerve block catheter Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to perform or learn diaphragmatic breathing exercises or do not wish to participate in diaphragmatic breathing or study protocol * Pregnant patients * Patients without continuous peripheral nerve block catheter
Contact & Investigator
Linda J Rever, MD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
University of Southern California
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT04336579 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 50 Years or older, up to 90 Years, studying Anesthesia and Analgesia. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT04336579 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT04336579 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at rever@usc.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT04336579 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Los Angeles, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT04336579 clinical trial?
NCT04336579 is sponsored by University of Southern California. The principal investigator is Linda J Rever, MD at University of Southern California. The trial plans to enroll 50 participants.