Guiding early rehabilitation for patients having trouble coming off a ventilator
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a new imaging method to guide rehabilitation exercises for people who are struggling to breathe without a ventilator. It aims to help them recover faster and more safely.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and have been on a breathing machine for more than 96 hours.
- You have tried to come off the breathing machine at least once, but needed it again within 48 hours.
- You are willing to participate and sign a consent form.
- You do not have certain heart, lung, or bleeding conditions, or a pacemaker.
- You have not participated in another study about coming off a ventilator.
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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