NCT06190171 Respiratory Strength Training in Heart Transplant Recipients
| NCT ID | NCT06190171 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Vanderbilt University Medical Center |
| Condition | Dysphagia |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 90 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-05-17 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-09-01 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 90 participants in total. It began in 2024-05-17 with a primary completion date of 2026-09-01.
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Brief Summary
This research study is investigating whether completing breathing exercises before surgery helps heart transplant patients recover after surgery. Previous studies have shown that breathing exercises can improve breathing, cough, and swallow function in patients with other diseases/conditions. The current study will investigate the impact of a preoperative respiratory muscle strength training program on breathing and cough function, swallow function, patient-reported eating and swallowing fatigue, and health outcomes in individuals undergoing heart transplantation. Participants will: * undergo tests of breathing, cough, and swallow function * complete questionnaires about the treatment, their swallow function * complete breathing exercises daily
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adult (18-90 years old) 2. Not pregnant 3. Undergoing evaluation or actively waitlisted for heart transplantation at VUMC with a waitlist status of 1-6 4. Have a computer, tablet or electronic device with a stable internet connection for telehealth sessions (outpatient) 5. Be willing to undergo testing procedures and complete the exercise training program. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Individual \<18 years old, \>90 years old 2. Pregnant 3. No access to a computer, tablet or electronic device with a stable internet connection for telehealth sessions 4. Unwilling or unable to undergo testing procedures and complete the exercise training program.
Contact & Investigator
Cara Donohue, Ph.D.
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06190171 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 90 Years, studying Dysphagia. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06190171 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06190171 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at cara.donohue@vumc.org for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06190171 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Nashville, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06190171 clinical trial?
NCT06190171 is sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The principal investigator is Cara Donohue, Ph.D. at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The trial plans to enroll 90 participants.