Testing better airway clearance for weak breathing muscles
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study checks a device approach that helps move mucus out of the lungs in people with neuromuscular (nerve/muscle) conditions and weak breathing. It may help reduce mucus buildup and lower respiratory infections, but you must meet specific breathing and stability requirements.
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Who can take part
- You have a stable or slowly worsening neuromuscular condition
- You have breathing muscle weakness (for example low lung numbers or sleep breathing problems)
- You currently have mucus/secretions or a weak cough (or you’ve had recent lower lung infections)
- Your clinician confirms your health is stable and you can follow the study plan
- You have not had major ventilator setting changes in the last 4 weeks
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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