Breathing exercises to help wean off the breathing machine
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests two different types of breathing exercises to help people who are on a breathing machine get off it faster. The goal is to see which method works best and is safest.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must be on a breathing machine because of respiratory failure for at least 24 hours.
- You must be awake, cooperative, and able to actively participate in training.
- Your vital signs (like blood pressure and oxygen levels) must be stable.
- You must have signs that you are ready to start weaning off the breathing machine.
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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