Check whether careful weaning prevents lung fluid buildup
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at people on a breathing machine for more than 48 hours who are starting a “spontaneous breathing trial,” a test used to see if they can breathe on their own. It focuses on those at higher risk of “weaning-induced pulmonary edema,” meaning fluid can collect in the lungs during the weaning process.
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Who can take part
- You’re 18 or older (and not pregnant).
- You’ve been on an invasive breathing machine for more than 48 hours.
- Your ICU team is planning a spontaneous breathing trial based on oxygen and ventilator settings, plus cough and alertness checks.
- You have at least one higher-risk condition for lung fluid during weaning: obesity, chronic COPD, or chronic heart disease.
- You do not have any major exclusions like DNR (no resuscitation plan), tracheostomy, pacemaker, or severe heart valve disease.
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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