Testing three devices to clear lung mucus in ventilator patients
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests three different devices that help clear mucus from the lungs of patients on a breathing machine. It aims to see which device works best for treating collapsed lung areas (atelectasis).
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been on a breathing machine (ventilator) for at least 48 hours.
- You have a collapsed lung area (atelectasis) confirmed by a chest X-ray, CT scan, or ultrasound.
- You are not pregnant (if applicable).
- You are not very overweight (BMI under 40).
- You do not have a severe spine or chest deformity, or a condition that affects your diaphragm (the muscle that helps you breathe).
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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