Breathing test methods for overweight patients on ventilators
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of testing if overweight or obese patients can breathe on their own after being on a ventilator. You will be randomly assigned to one of two breathing trials (pressure support or a T-piece) to see which works better for helping you get off the ventilator.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You must have been on a breathing machine for more than 24 hours.
- Your body mass index (BMI) must be 25 or higher (overweight or obese).
- Your vital signs (heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing rate) must be stable.
- You must be awake enough to follow commands, and not be on continuous sedatives.
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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