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Use of Pedal leg exerciser in patients undergoing open abdominal surgery to see decrease in respiratory problems

To assess effect of addition of pedal exerciser to standard mobilization protocol in patients undergoing laparotomy to decrease pulmonary complications.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2019/05/019330
Enrollment
130
Registered
2019-05-24
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K929- Disease of digestive system, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Pedal exerciser: All patients who undergo laparotomy who satisfies inclusion criteria have been randomized to undergo pedal exercise from day 2 to day 7 twice daily Control Intervention

Sponsors

Christian Medical College
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All patients above 18 years of age who undergoes emergency and elective laparotomy

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients who require immediate post-operative intensive care.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pulmonary complications like Atelectasis and Hospital acquired pneumoniaTimepoint: with in Post Operative Day 7—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Length of hospital Stay 6 Minute Walk TestTimepoint: on 7th Post Operative day—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDaniston Ratnaraj

Christian Medical College

pranay@cmcvellore.ac.in9894441988

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026