Randomised Trial Launches: AI-Assisted Respiratory Training vs Standard Breathing Protocols for Pain, Fatigue and Respiratory Recovery After Open Heart Surgery
247 Health News Editorial
·9 July 2026
·5 min read
·clinical-trialsA new randomised controlled trial from Kocaeli University is investigating whether AI-assisted respiratory training can reduce pain, fatigue, and respiratory complications in patients recovering from open heart surgery. The study compares two structured breathing intervention protocols — Rhythmic Breathing and ROM-Deep Breathing — across 111 participants, with results expected by August 2026. The findings could have significant implications for postoperative nursing and physiotherapy protocols in cardiac surgical units globally.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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