Study of Inspiratory Muscle Training for Patients Undergoing Esophageal Surgery
| Status: | Withdrawn |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Cancer, Cancer, Cancer, Cancer, Cancer, Cancer, Cancer |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Oncology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 40 - 99 |
| Updated: | 12/16/2016 |
| Start Date: | June 2016 |
| End Date: | June 2017 |
A Pilot Study of Inspiratory Muscle Training for Patients Undergoing Esophageal Surgery
To obtain definitive evidence for the effectiveness of a short preoperative inspiratory
muscle training (IMT) protocol on the morbidity and recovery from an esophageal surgical
resection.
muscle training (IMT) protocol on the morbidity and recovery from an esophageal surgical
resection.
Inclusion Criteria:
- All patients diagnosed with esophageal cancer and scheduled for esophageal resection
at the Mayo Clinic Rochester with gastric conduit reconstruction -Cognitively capable
to understand and perform a preoperative program
- Able to follow the intervention program for at least 2 weeks before surgery (surgery
is usually scheduled 4 to 12 weeks after radiation)
- Willing to sign the informed consent form
Exclusion Criteria:
- Unable to communicate in the English language
- Participating in a conflicting trial concerning esophageal resection
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