Breathing effort study after major abdominal surgery
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study checks how your breathing effort changes with different levels of breathing support from the ventilator after major abdominal surgery. It helps doctors find the best settings to help you breathe comfortably while you recover.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older and in the surgical ICU.
- You had a major abdominal surgery (like stomach or bowel surgery) and need ICU care.
- You have been on a breathing machine (ventilator) for more than 48 hours.
- You are clinically stable, meaning your breathing and heart rate are okay, and you are not expected to come off the ventilator in the next 6 hours.
- You do not have a muscle disease that affects breathing, COPD, or other serious lung disease.
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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