High-frequency vibration breathing treatment for ICU patients
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests a device called MetaNeb that delivers high-frequency vibrations to help clear mucus and open collapsed air sacs in the lungs. It is designed for patients in the ICU who are awake, alert, and have trouble breathing or need extra oxygen.
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Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 90 years old
- Be in the ICU, awake, and able to communicate clearly
- Have a collapsed lung area (atelectasis) and need oxygen or a ventilator
- Not be pregnant
- Not have a collapsed lung (pneumothorax) or a serious chronic lung disease that requires home oxygen
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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