Lung opening during chest therapy on a breathing machine
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a method to improve lung function during chest physical therapy for patients on a breathing machine. It may help clear mucus and make breathing easier.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are on a breathing machine (ventilator) and are breathing on your own, triggering all breaths.
- You need at least 2 suctioning sessions every 3 hours because of mucus.
- You (or a family member) have agreed to take part in the study.
- You are covered by French social security (or equivalent).
- You are 18 years or older.
- You do not have recent chest, heart, or abdominal surgery (within the last 3 months), broken ribs, a collapsed lung, chest tube, recent brain surgery, unstable blood pressure, or certain other serious conditions.
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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