Breathing muscle stimulation to help wean off the ventilator
This study tests whether using small electrical pulses to strengthen the breathing muscles helps patients come off the ventilator sooner. It is for adults who need a breathing tube for at least a day but are stable enough to try a muscle-training therapy.
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Who can take part
- You are between 45 and 65 years old
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 25 and 29.9
- You have been on a breathing tube (ventilator) for at least 24 hours
- You have low oxygen levels in your blood (hypoxemic respiratory failure)
- Your level of consciousness (Glasgow Coma Scale) is between 6 and 12, meaning you are sleepy but not deeply unconscious
- You are calm enough and able to start trying to breathe on your own (Richmond score -2 to +2)
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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