Using a speaking valve early during ventilator weaning
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether using a speaking valve early during ventilator weaning helps improve communication, reduce depression, and enhance quality of life. It might help you feel more in control and connected while you are coming off the ventilator.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You can follow simple commands and are awake enough to respond (Glasgow Coma Scale score 13–15).
- You have had a tracheostomy (a breathing tube in your neck) for at least 24 hours, with no active bleeding, pain, or infection.
- You are ready for daytime breathing trials while on the ventilator.
- Your vital signs (heart rate, breathing rate, blood pressure, oxygen level) are stable and within normal ranges.
- You can communicate in Mandarin, Taiwanese, or Hakka.
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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