Effect of Pursed-Lip Breathing on Physiological Parameters and Discharge Readiness in Children Wi… (NCT07106203) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Pursed-Lip Breathing on Physiological Parameters and Discharge Readiness in Children With Pneumonia
Turkey (Türkiye)66 participantsStarted 2025-11-01
Plain-language summary
This study aims to evaluate the effects of Pursed-Lip Breathing (PLB) exercises on physiological parameters (such as respiratory rate, heart rate, and oxygen saturation) and discharge readiness in children diagnosed with pneumonia. The study is designed as a randomized controlled trial involving pediatric patients between the ages of 3 and 4. The intervention includes guided PLB exercises performed twice daily for three consecutive days. Data will be collected before and after each session to assess changes in physiological measures and readiness for hospital discharge.
Who can participate
Age range
3 Years – 4 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Children aged 3 to 4 years
* Diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), defined as pneumonia occurring in a previously healthy child within 14 days of symptom onset and requiring hospitalization
* The child's primary caregiver is the mother
* Both mother and child must remain in the hospital for at least 3 days
* Hospitalization due to pneumonia with an expected average stay of 4-5 days, based on disease severity and clinical condition
* Mother must be present as a caregiver throughout the hospital stay
* Voluntary participation with signed informed consent from the parent or legal guardian
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of any chronic disease in addition to pneumonia
* Mother not staying as a caregiver during hospitalization
* Withdrawal of consent by the mother and/or child
* Discharge before 3 days for any reason (e.g., refusal of treatment, early discharge request)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Change in Respiratory Rate
Timeframe: Before and after each PLB session over a 3-day intervention period
2
Change in Heart Rate
Timeframe: Before and after each PLB session over a 3-day intervention period
3
Change in Oxygen Saturation (SpO₂)
Timeframe: Before and after each PLB session over a 3-day intervention period