Pre-operative Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training in Total Joint Surgery

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

36 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2022-07-01

Study Completion Date

2026-08-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this research study is to evaluate effects of respiratory strengthening exercises on breathing function, in people who have orthopedic surgery. It is known that breathing function decreases for a few days after surgery. in In this study, we want to see if exercising before surgery strengthens the breathing muscles and improves recovery after surgery.

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Detailed Description

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Preoperative inspiratory muscle training (IMT) has been shown to reduce post operative complications (PPC's) following prolonged cardiac surgeries, but its potential benefits have not been investigated in shorter surgeries with expected brief post-operative hospitalizations. We intend to address this unmet need by investigating preoperative IMT, an evidence-based rehab strategy to optimize lung function, prior to total joint arthroplasty surgery. The fundamental hypothesis guiding this proposal is that preoperative IMT will attenuate post-operative declines in breathing function and offset PPCs. To test this hypothesis, we will conduct a single center, randomized, prospective pilot study. Adults scheduled for total joint arthroplasty or lower extremity orthopedic surgery will be randomized to either complete daily IMT in advance of surgery (dIMT), a single acute IMT session immediately before surgery (aIMT), or usual surgical standard of care (SOC). Inspiratory muscle strength and pulmonary function will be evaluated upon enrollment \~4 weeks in advance of surgery and in pre-operative holding, and post-operative declines will be investigated through the first 24 hours (Aim 1). Further, we will investigate the effect of training assignment on post-operative clinical outcomes (Aim 2).

Conditions

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Arthropathy of Knee Arthropathy of Hip Lower Extremity Fracture Orthopedic Disorder

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Daily IMT (dIMT)

IMT (inspiratory muscle training) is a treatment strategy aimed to strengthen the muscles of inspiration, the diaphragm and external intercostals, by increasing their force-generating capacity. Participants in the dIMT (daily IMT) will complete daily inspiratory training exercises 2-4 weeks prior to surgery. A pressure threshold training device containing an adjustable-tension spring to provide resistance during inspiration will be used. Subjects will complete 5 sets of 5 maximal volume and speed breaths daily at a pressure 70% of MIP and will rest 1 minute between sets. They will be asked to keep a log to track their sessions to evaluate compliance with the exercise regimen.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Daily Inspiratory Muscle Training (dIMT)

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Daily IMT training sessions for 2-4 weeks prior to surgery

Acute IMT (aIMT)

Patients in the aIMT (acute IMT) experimental group will complete a single session of IMT guided by a physical therapist within 30 minutes of anesthesia induction in addition to standard of care. The adjustable pressure threshold training device to provide resistance during inspiration will be used. Subjects will complete 5 sets of 5 maximal volume and speed breaths, and rest 1 minute between sets. The training intensity will be set at 70% of MIP.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Acute Inspiratory Muscle Training (aIMT)

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

A single session of IMT provided within 30 minutes prior to anesthesia induction.

Standard of Care (SOC)

The SOC group will receive the usual surgical standard of care only.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Standard of Care (SOC)

Intervention Type OTHER

Standard of care only pre and post-operatively.

Interventions

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Daily Inspiratory Muscle Training (dIMT)

Daily IMT training sessions for 2-4 weeks prior to surgery

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Acute Inspiratory Muscle Training (aIMT)

A single session of IMT provided within 30 minutes prior to anesthesia induction.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Standard of Care (SOC)

Standard of care only pre and post-operatively.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* 18 or older
* History of current or previous tobacco use (including vaping containing nicotine products)
* One or more risk factors for post operative pulmonary complications including history of current or previous tobacco use, a clinically diagnosed lung disease, shortness of breath with minimal exertion, FEV1 or FVC less than 80% than predicted or respiratory muscles strength below lower limit of normal for age and sex.
* History of smoking related lung disease
* Projected surgical time \> 30 minutes
* Ability to follow instructions to complete IMT exercises
* Ability to communicate adverse effects such as pain or fatigue or the need for assistance

Exclusion Criteria

* American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status classification of 4 or greater .
* Recent history of acute pneumonia or lower respiratory infection in the previous two weeks requiring acute corticosteroid or antibiotic medication,
* Preoperative dependence on continuous supplemental oxygen dependence.
* Preoperative dependence on positive pressure breathing support while awake and upright (night time CPAP permitted),
* Diagnosis of a neurologic condition (i.e. MS, ALS, Parkinson's, stroke),
* Participating in a pulmonary rehabilitation program
* Severe obstructive pulmonary disease (Classification of Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) 3 or higher, indicating FEV1\<50% predicted.
* Patients with an infectious disease requiring isolation (i.e. COVID-19).

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

100 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No