Deep Breathing Exercise for Pain and Hemodynamic Stability in Patients After Peripheral Percutane… (NCT07464990) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Deep Breathing Exercise for Pain and Hemodynamic Stability in Patients After Peripheral Percutaneous Angioplasty
Iraq100 participantsStarted 2025-11-25
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effectiveness of diaphragmatic deep breathing exercises on pain and hemodynamic parameters in patients after peripheral percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA). Participants were randomly assigned to an intervention group, which performed the breathing exercises, or a control group, which received standard post-PTA care.
Pain levels and hemodynamic parameters, including heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation, were measured before and after the intervention. Socio-demographic and clinical characteristics were also collected to explore potential associations with patient responses.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether diaphragmatic deep breathing can reduce post-PTA pain and support hemodynamic stability, thereby improving patient comfort and recovery outcomes.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged 18 years and older.
* Patients diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and scheduled for peripheral percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA).
* Patients able to communicate effectively and understand instructions.
* Patients who agree to participate and provide written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Hemodynamically unstable patients
* Patients with psychiatric disorders or cognitive impairment affecting communication
* Pregnant patients
* Patients with severe respiratory diseases that interfere with breathing exercises
* Patients receiving opioid analgesics (e.g., pethidine) immediately after the procedure that may influence pain perception or hemodynamic parameters
* Patients with conditions affecting pain perception (e.g., diabetic peripheral neuropathy) or those receiving chronic analgesic therapy that may alter pain assessment.
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
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Pain intensity after diaphragmatic deep breathing exercises
Timeframe: Before exercise, immediately after exercise, and one hour post-exercise