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First received: September 21, 2024

Clinical Trial: Feasibility of Measuring Volume of Inspiration Via Noninvasive Motion Sensors

Study Status: COMPLETED

Recruit Status: COMPLETED

Condition: Postoperative Pulmonary Complications (PPCs)

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL


Official Title: Feasibility Of Measuring Volume of Inspiration Via Non-Invasive Motion Sensors

Brief Summary: Background:Lung problems develop in up to 20% of people after they have surgery.While under general anesthesia, people breathe slower and draw in less air.They may have difficulty returning to normal deep breathing as they recover.Some may develop life-threatening complications.An approved device called an incentive spirometer is used to help measure and improve a person s breathing after surgery.Researchers want to find out if a motion sensor placed on the chest can also measure the volume of air a person inhales…

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