Breathing exercises on the ventilator for respiratory failure
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special breathing exercise on the ventilator can help people with respiratory failure get stronger and come off the breathing machine sooner. It focuses on patients who are awake and stable but still need mechanical ventilation.
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Who can take part
- You are 40 to 55 years old
- You are on a breathing machine in the ICU and have been for at least 48 hours
- You are awake and can respond to simple commands
- You are stable enough to start breathing exercises
- You can start breaths on your own but your breathing muscles are weak
- You do not have severe heart problems, nerve/muscle diseases, or spine/chest wall 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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