Effects of Incentive Spirometry Versus Diaphragmatic Breathing on Oxygen Saturation and Heart-rate Variability in Post Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Patients

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Category Primary study
Registry of TrialsClinicalTrials.gov
Year 2026
This study is a two-arm randomized parallel group trial designed to compare the effects of Incentive spirometry vs diaphragmatic breathing on oxygen saturation and Heart-rate variability in hemodynamically stable post-PCI patients. Participants will be randomly allocated to either the incentive spirometry group or the diaphragmatic breathing group and will receive the allocated intervention for 2 consecutive days with three supervised sessions per day in addition to routine post-PCI care. Oxygen saturation will be assessed using a pulse oximeter and heart-rate variability will be assessed using a Polar H10 sensor at baseline and after the intervention. The study will determine whether there is a difference between two interventions in the prescribed outcome measures.
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First added on: Oct 10, 2026