Diaphragm health during breathing machine support
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at how the diaphragm (the main breathing muscle) changes when a person is on a breathing machine in the intensive care unit. It may help doctors understand how to better support breathing and recovery.
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Who can take part
- You must have started on a breathing machine in the intensive care unit within the last 48 hours.
- You are expected to need the breathing machine for at least 5 days, or you are having planned heart bypass surgery that includes breathing machine support.
- Your body mass index (BMI) must be 40 or less.
- You must be able to take part in study measurements after the breathing tube is removed.
- You must not have alcohol or drug abuse problems.
- You must not have any metal implants that are not safe for MRI scans, a slipped disc, or epilepsy.
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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