Imaging to help wean from the ventilator
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial uses a special imaging technique (electrical impedance tomography) to help doctors guide early and precise rehabilitation for patients who are having a hard time getting off a breathing machine. The goal is to find better ways to support your recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have been on a breathing machine (ventilator) for more than 4 days (96 hours).
- You have tried and failed to come off the ventilator at least once (needed to go back on within 48 hours).
- You or your legal representative can agree to join the study and sign a consent form.
- You do not have serious heart problems, lung damage, bleeding disorders, or a pacemaker.
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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