Study on airway closure in ventilated patients
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial looks at whether the small airways in the lungs close in people who are on a breathing machine (ventilator). It may help doctors understand how to better manage breathing for patients who are sedated and stable.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older
- You are on a breathing machine (ventilator) for 48 to 72 hours after a breathing tube was placed
- Your blood pressure is stable, with or without low doses of medication
- You are not making any effort to breathe on your own (you are fully sedated or relaxed)
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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