Measuring cough strength in patients with a breathing tube
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study measures how well you can cough while you have a tracheostomy tube. It aims to understand your cough strength to help guide your rehabilitation and breathing recovery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and are currently in the hospital (either the intensive care unit or a rehabilitation unit).
- You have a tracheostomy (a tube in your throat to help you breathe) and are in the process of being weaned off it.
- Your doctor has prescribed a physiotherapy or speech therapy evaluation.
- You have not had your larynx (voice box) removed and do not have severe swallowing problems.
- You are able to understand instructions, agree to participate, and are covered by social security.
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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