Effect of Pursed-Lip Breathing on Physiological Parameters and Discharge Readiness in Children With Pneumonia

Sponsor
Ataturk University
Study ID
NCT07106203
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Conditions

  • Pneumonia

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
3 Years - 4 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Pursed-Lip Breathing (PLB) — BEHAVIORAL
    Children in the intervention group will receive Pursed-Lip Breathing exercises twice daily for three days under nurse supervision. Exercises will be applied using playful techniques with a toy (e.g., saxophone ball). Physiological parameters will be measured before and after each session.

Study Details

This study aims to evaluate the effects of Pursed-Lip Breathing (PLB) exercises on physiological parameters (such as respiratory rate, heart rate, and oxygen saturation) and discharge readiness in children diagnosed with pneumonia. The study is designed as a randomized controlled trial involving pediatric patients between the ages of 3 and 4. The intervention includes guided PLB exercises performed twice daily for three consecutive days. Data will be collected before and after each session to assess changes in physiological measures and readiness for hospital discharge.

Key Dates

First listed
Aug 6, 2025
Start date
Nov 1, 2025
Status verified
Oct 2025
Primary completion
Feb 1, 2026
Completion
May 1, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
66 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • No Intervention: Control Group
    Children aged 3-4 years diagnosed with pneumonia will receive only standard hospital care. No additional respiratory exercise will be applied. Physiological parameters will be measured at the same intervals as the intervention group for comparison.
  • Experimental: PLB Intervention Group
    Children aged 3-4 years diagnosed with pneumonia will receive Pursed-Lip Breathing (PLB) exercises under nurse supervision, twice daily for three consecutive days. PLB will be performed using playful methods with a toy (e.g., saxophone ball). Respiratory rate, heart rate, and oxygen saturation will be measured before and after each session.

Primary Outcome Measure

Change in Respiratory Rate [ Time Frame: Before and after each PLB session over a 3-day intervention period ]

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