NCT03971396 - Clinical Trial References

Phase 1: Researchers test a new drug or treatment in a small group of people for the first time to evaluate its safety, determine a safe dosage range, and identify side effects.
Phase 2: The drug or treatment is given to a larger group of people to see if it is effective and to further evaluate its safety.
Phase 3: The drug or treatment is given to large groups of people to confirm its effectiveness, monitor side effects, compare it to commonly used treatments, and collect information that will allow the drug or treatment to be used safely.
Phase 4: Studies are done after the drug or treatment has been marketed to gather information on the drug's effect in various populations and any side effects associated with long-term use.

Citation(s)

Reeve J, Denehy L, Stiller K
The physiotherapy management of patients undergoing thoracic surgery: a survey of current practice in Australia and New Zealand. Physiother Res Int. 2007 Jun;12(2):59-71.
Westerdahl E, Olsén MF
Chest physiotherapy and breathing exercises for cardiac surgery patients in Sweden--a national survey of practice. Monaldi Arch Chest Dis. 2011 Jun;75(2):112-9.

The Chest Physiotherapy and Breathing Exercises Management of Patients Following Open Heart Surgery: a National Survey of Practice in Turkey.

Clinical trial NCT03971396 - References