Chest clearance device vs. manual therapy for older adults
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares a mechanical device that helps clear mucus from the lungs to a hands-on chest therapy for hospitalized adults aged 60 and older who have trouble coughing. The goal is to see which method works better for removing congestion and improving breathing.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 60 years or older and currently in the hospital (intensive care or general ward).
- You have mucus buildup in your lungs and a weak cough (peak flow less than 180 L/min).
- You score at least 26 on a memory and thinking test (MoCA), meaning no major thinking problems.
- You are able to cough when asked and can give your own consent to participate.
- You do not have conditions like certain lung diseases, nerve or muscle disorders, or spinal cord injury that would make the device unsafe.
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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