Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises in Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients

Conditions

• Anesthesia and Analgesia

Eligibility Criteria

Sex

ALL

Age

50 Years - 90 Years

Healthy Volunteers

Not accepted

Interventions

• Diaphragmatic Breathing — BEHAVIORAL
  Simple diaphragmatic breathing exercise

Study Details

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.

Key Dates

Start date

Jun 10, 2024

Status verified

Aug 2024

Primary completion

Oct 1, 2024

Completion

Oct 1, 2024

Study Design

Enrollment

50 participants (estimated)

Arms

• Arm: Control
  Retrospective review of patients (participants) with standard analgesia post total knee arthroplasty
• Arm: Diaphragmatic Breathing
  Intervention: Participants will perform diaphragmatic breathing exercises postoperatively as part of their multi-modal pain regimen.

Primary Outcome Measure

Pain Level [ Time Frame: Prior to intervention ]

Central Contacts

• Linda J Rever, MD
  3234427400
  [email protected]

Locations (1)

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