Physical therapy exercises to help wean off the breathing machine
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether certain physical therapy exercises for the arms and chest can help patients get off a breathing machine (ventilator) faster. It compares two different exercises and a breathing-machine setting to see which works best.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are currently on a breathing machine for at least 24 hours
- You are awake and can follow instructions
- You are medically stable enough to start weaning
- You meet standard criteria for being ready to wean
- You do not have conditions that would make these exercises 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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