Ultrasound-guided diaphragm pacing for patients on ventilators
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests a personalized pacing device that uses ultrasound to help your diaphragm muscle work better while you are on a breathing machine. It may help you breathe on your own sooner and improve your recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are on a breathing machine (mechanical ventilator) and expected to need it for at least 2 days.
- You do not have severe injury to the nerve or muscle that controls your diaphragm.
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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