Comparing two breathing treatments for chest congestion in older hospital patients
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to help hospitalized older adults clear mucus from their lungs: a mechanical device that helps you cough (called a mechanical in-exsufflator) versus a manual chest physiotherapy technique. The goal is to see which method is better at improving breathing and clearing chest congestion.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 60 years old or older.
- You must be currently in the hospital, either in intensive care or a regular medical unit.
- You must have chest congestion and a weak cough (a breathing test shows your peak flow is below 180).
- You must be able to think clearly and follow instructions (score at least 26 on a thinking test).
- You must be able to cough when asked and consent to participate.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study tests two breathing treatments—ventilator hyperinflation and chest vibration—to see which works better for clearing mucus and improving lung function in people who have been on a breathing machine for 2 to 7 days.
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.
This trial tests if a special machine (mechanical insufflation-exsufflation) can help remove thick mucus from the lungs of patients who are on a breathing tube and ventilator. The goal is to see if optimized settings clear more mucus than standard care.
This study checks a device approach that helps move mucus out of the lungs in people with neuromuscular (nerve/muscle) conditions and weak breathing. It may help reduce mucus buildup and lower respiratory infections, but you must meet specific breathing and stability requirements.
This trial tests a combination of two treatments to help clear mucus from the lungs in patients with hospital-acquired chest infections who are on a ventilator. The goal is to see if this combination helps clear the infection faster and improve breathing.
This trial tests whether a new device called Simeox works better than standard chest physical therapy for people with bronchiectasis (widened airways that trap mucus). It compares how well each method clears mucus from the lungs.
Hear when a new Airway Clearance Impairment trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.