Extra breathing support after a breathing tube removal in ICU
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether giving one extra hour of gentle breathing support right after removing the breathing tube helps patients in the ICU breathe better on their own. It aims to improve recovery and reduce the need for reinserting the tube.
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Who can take part
- You are over 18 years old.
- You are in an intensive care unit (ICU) and have a breathing tube in your windpipe.
- You have been on a breathing machine for more than 72 hours.
- You successfully completed a trial of breathing on your own and are ready to have the tube removed.
- You are able to follow simple commands.
- You do not have a tracheostomy (a hole in your neck for breathing).
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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