Effect of Respiratory Trainer on Cardiopulmonary Functions in Patients with Upper Cross Syndrome Post-Cardiac Surgery

Launched by CAIRO UNIVERSITY · Nov 2, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how respiratory training can help improve lung and heart functions in men who have had heart surgery, specifically those with a condition called Upper Cross Syndrome. This syndrome often results from poor posture and can lead to neck pain and weakened breathing muscles. The study will involve 60 male patients, aged between 45 and 55 years, who have undergone a type of heart surgery called coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) at least three months prior to joining the trial. To be eligible, participants should have a specific neck posture and experience mild to moderate neck pain, along with lower than normal lung function measurements.

Participants in this study will engage in respiratory training exercises aimed at strengthening their breathing muscles. Throughout the trial, they can expect to undergo assessments to monitor their progress in lung and heart function. It’s important to note that individuals with certain health issues, like severe neck problems, significant respiratory diseases, or those who smoke, will not be able to participate. This study aims to find out if this training can make a difference in their recovery and overall health after heart surgery.

Gender

MALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Sixty post-CABG-male-patients for at least three months and their age ranges from 45 to 55 years old.
• • Craniovertebral angle \< 51°, but not less than 30°.
• • Non-specific chronic neck pain: defined as neck pain without an identifiable pathological cause and attributed to poor posture without radiation to upper limbs.
• • VAS score between 3-7.
• • Their body mass index ranges from (25 -29.9) kg/m2.
• • Values of FEV1 and FVC lower than 80%
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Rheumatoid arthritis, cervical disc pathology, and traumatic neck pain.
• • History of respiratory disease and clinical signs of severe cardiac events.
• • Neurological disorders which affect the diaphragm.
• • Patients whose BMI is less than 25, or greater than 30 kg/m2.
• • Smokers.
• • Values of FEV1 and FVC higher than 80%
• • Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or asthma.