Comparing Use of Incentive Spirometry With and Without Reminder

Launched by TIDAL MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES · Oct 23, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying whether using an incentive spirometer, a device that helps patients take deep breaths after surgery, is more effective when it includes reminders through sounds and lights. The goal is to see if these reminders can help patients use the spirometer more often, which could help prevent lung problems after surgery.

To participate in this study, patients need to be at least 18 years old and have had a specific type of surgery where using an incentive spirometer is recommended. They should also be able to understand and follow the instructions for using the device. However, certain patients are not eligible, including those who are pregnant, minors, or have serious mental health issues that could affect their ability to follow the study rules. If you decide to join the study, you will be using the spirometer as directed, and you may receive reminders to help you remember to use it.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• Patients must meet all the following Inclusion criteria to be eligible for participation in the study:
• • Patient has undergone a qualifying surgical procedure.
• • Patient is aged 18 years or over.
• • Patient has incentive spirometry ordered or incentive spirometry must be part of the study site's standard of care which is implemented by hospital staff.
• • Patient is able to comply with all study required incentive spirometry instructions.
• • Patient is without severe hearing or impaired visual acuity deficiency such that they cannot hear or see the audible and visual signal for the InSee monitor.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• * Patients meeting any of the following exclusion criteria at baseline will be excluded from study participation:
• • Vulnerable Populations (Pregnant, minors, prisoners, those with significantly reduced mental acuity).
• • Patients where incentive spirometry is inappropriate (patients with Tractotomy, patients who are hemodynamically unstable, patients in reverse isolation due to infection).
• • Patients with a history of prior non-compliance or the presence or history of psychiatric condition (including drug or alcohol addiction), or cognitive issue which would in the opinion of the investigator, make it difficult for the patient to comply with the study procedures or follow the investigators instructions.
• • Any medical condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would place the patient at increased risk if they participated.
• • Any Physician determination that the patient should not participate.