Comparing two breathing techniques for patients with excess mucus on ventilators
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial compares two chest therapy methods to help clear mucus in ICU patients who are on a breathing machine. If you have a lot of mucus and are on a ventilator, this study may test which technique works better.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are in the intensive care unit (ICU) and have too much mucus in your airways.
- You have been on a breathing machine (ventilator) for more than 48 hours.
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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