Breathing muscle training for patients on a ventilator
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests two types of breathing exercises for people who have been on a breathing machine (ventilator) for more than 48 hours and are ready to start breathing on their own. The goal is to see which exercise helps them get off the ventilator faster.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 80 years old
- You have been on a breathing machine for more than 2 days and are starting to breathe on your own
- Your oxygen levels and blood gases are stable enough to begin weaning
- You can follow instructions and communicate in Thai
- You do not have unstable vital signs, recent bleeding (coughing up blood), collapsed lung, or muscle weakness diseases
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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