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Respiratory Strength Training in Heart Transplant Recipients

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 90 YearsAllVanderbilt University Medical Center
NCT06190171 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

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

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
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.
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What it tests

  • Active respiratory muscle strength training
  • Sham respiratory muscle strength training
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Where

1 site
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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