Breathing support sessions for ALS using MIE
Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at breathing support sessions using a machine called MIE to help people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). It may help reduce breathing complications for people who haven’t benefited from similar breathing sessions in the last year.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have ALS that your doctors describe as “probable” or “certain,” affecting the spinal, swallowing (bulbar), or breathing (respiratory) areas
- Your peak flow is between 160 and 255 liters per minute (a lung breathing-number test)
- You did not get much help from MIE breathing sessions in the past year (fewer than 10 sessions total)
- You can use the MIE machine and do the breathing/collection steps, or a caregiver can help you
- You have a physiotherapist working with you at least 2 times per week
- You are able to understand the study and complete questionnaires in French
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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