Electric muscle stimulation to help weaning from breathing machines
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether stimulating the breathing muscles with electrical pulses can help patients get off a ventilator faster. It compares stimulation during breathing in versus breathing out.
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Who can take part
- Age 45 to 65 years
- On a breathing machine for at least 24 hours with low oxygen levels
- Able to start some breaths on your own (GCS between 6 and 12)
- Body mass index (BMI) between 25 and 30
- No chest injuries, pacemaker, or uncontrolled heart issues
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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