Comparing breathing support methods after a breathing tube is removed in people with heart failure
Part of Heart & circulation, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares two types of breathing support—a high-flow nasal cannula and noninvasive ventilation—to see which one better prevents the need for re-inserting a breathing tube in people with systolic heart failure who are at high risk for breathing problems after the tube is removed.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have been on a breathing machine (ventilator) for more than 24 hours
- Your heart's pumping function is weak, with an ejection fraction (how much blood your heart pumps out) of 40% or less
- You do not have active COPD worsening or high carbon dioxide levels in your blood
- You are not currently using a noninvasive breathing mask for conditions like sleep apnea or advanced COPD
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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