Breathing support after heart surgery
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests a new way to help patients breathe after heart surgery. It compares standard breathing support with a new device that might help you recover faster in the ICU.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are scheduled for planned heart surgery (not an emergency).
- You will need a breathing tube for more than 2 hours after surgery in the ICU.
- You do not have severe lung disease or require oxygen at home.
- Your weight is such that your body mass index (BMI) is 35 or lower.
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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