Comparison of the effect of diaphragmatic breathing and pursed lip breathing on pain control and sleep quality in patients with laparotomy

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20130812014333N213

Enrollment

Registered

2024-03-06

Start date

2024-03-29

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-05-27

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Conditions

Laparotomy. Laparoscopic surgical procedure converted to open procedure

Interventions

Intervention 1: The first intervention group performed the diaphragmatic breathing technique in a semi-sitting position (while lying on the back in the bed with the shoulders supported by a pillow) at

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

20 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Informed consent Age between 20 and 60 years Patients undergoing laparotomy surgery Ability to speak and understand Persian language Fully alert and aware of time and place

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of lung diseases History of smoking, benzodiazepine and alcohol consumption Chronic exposure to environmental and chemical stimuli History of previous laparotomy

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Intensity of pain. Timepoint: 24, 48 and 72 hours after laparotomy. Method of measurement: The visual analog scale (VAS).;Sleep quality. Timepoint: 24, 48 and 72 hours after laparotomy. Method of measurement: Using hospital sleep quality questionnaire.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactYeganeh Dehghani Najvani

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

yeganehdehghani@yahoo.com+98 31 3535 4001

Outcome results

None listed

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