Reminder-enhanced Incentive Spirometry Evaluation
ConditionHypoxemia
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorUniversity of Colorado, Denver
About this trial
The purpose of this study is to test whether automatic reminders with a light and a soft sound help patients improve deep breathing exercises after surgery. These breathing exercises are routinely done with the help of a plastic device that you attach to your mouth and you take a deep breath. These exercises are routinely recommended after major surgery to improve the oxygen level in your blood and reduce other respiratory problems.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
≥18 years
Planned non-cardiac surgery under general anesthesia with at least one night of hospitalization expected
Preoperative ARISCAT risk score ≥26
Signed informed consent
Disqualifiers
Inability to perform IS due to refusal, cognitive impairment, neuromuscular weakness, anatomical, or any other reasons (e.g., tracheotomy, oral surgery, unable to hold incentive spirometer)
Have a severe hearing or visual acuity impairment that prevents them from hearing or seeing the audible and visual IS reminders
Are part of a vulnerable population (minors, pregnant, prisoners)
Lack of informed consent
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Alarms ON
Treatment groups
88 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsLocations
Sponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov