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Official title Feasibility of Breathwork Intervention With Older Adults After Knee Surgery
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07464860
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Postoperative complications after surgical procedures, including following total knee arthroplasty (TKA), have a negative impact on the health and well-being of surgical patients. Older adults (≥65 years) are particularly vulnerable to postoperative complications and their associated morbidities due to the biological aging process.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 65 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Adults aged 65 years or older of any sex, gender and ethnic background who meet the following criteria will be eligible to enroll in the present...
- scheduled for elective TKA within the next week to two months (can be second knee, but cannot be a revision of the original knee)
- self-reported good health, including denial of debilitating illness that may affect participation in or be potentially exacerbated by deep...
- denial of conditions that alter cortisol release or that require corticosteroid therapy (i.e., Cushing's syndrome, Addison's disease, pituitary...
- denial of severe psychiatric or cognitive conditions that warrant the need for a durable power of attorney (DPOA)
You likely can't join if
- currently taking oral, injectable, intranasal, topical, or inhaled corticosteroid medications (i.e., prednisone, hydrocortisone, dexamethasone...
- do not have the technology requirements to complete data collection (i.e., participant does not have a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop...
- Development of complications during surgery that require prolonged hospitalization into Postoperative Day (POD) 2 (e.g., postoperative intubation and...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Adults aged 65 years or older of any sex, gender and ethnic background who meet the following criteria will be eligible to enroll in the present study:
- scheduled for elective TKA within the next week to two months (can be second knee, but cannot be a revision of the original knee)
- self-reported good health, including denial of debilitating illness that may affect participation in or be potentially exacerbated by deep, controlled breathing (i.e., chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder [COPD]...
- denial of conditions that alter cortisol release or that require corticosteroid therapy (i.e., Cushing's syndrome, Addison's disease, pituitary tumors, adrenal gland tumors, asthma)
- denial of severe psychiatric or cognitive conditions that warrant the need for a durable power of attorney (DPOA)
- able to understand written and verbal English.
- currently taking oral, injectable, intranasal, topical, or inhaled corticosteroid medications (i.e., prednisone, hydrocortisone, dexamethasone, methylprednisolone, methylprednisolone acetate, triamcinolone...
- do not have the technology requirements to complete data collection (i.e., participant does not have a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer; lack of reliable internet) The following exclusion criteria may...
- Development of complications during surgery that require prolonged hospitalization into Postoperative Day (POD) 2 (e.g., postoperative intubation and ventilation requirements, intractable pain, intractable...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Tucson, Arizona, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 65 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Tucson, Arizona, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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