Chest vibration device for mucus clearance in pneumonia
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a device that uses gentle vibrations on your chest to help move mucus out of your lungs. It is for hospitalized adults who have trouble coughing up phlegm due to pneumonia or similar infections.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You are hospitalized and need help clearing mucus from your lungs.
- You have a fever or cough with sputum, and imaging shows you need mucus clearance.
- You do NOT have severe pneumonia requiring ICU care.
- You do NOT have active tuberculosis, lung cancer, or other major lung diseases.
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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