Breathing on your own during rescue lung transplant
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a new approach during rescue lung transplant surgery where the patient breathes on their own instead of being put on a breathing machine (ventilator). It aims to see if this helps patients recover faster after surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You are on the official lung transplant waiting list and need a transplant urgently (rescue/emergency).
- You are currently on a breathing machine, a heart-lung machine, or need urgent life support for severe lung or heart failure.
- Your heart function is at least 40% and your kidneys are working well enough.
- You do not have an active infection or active tuberculosis.
- You can have a caregiver who will help you after surgery.
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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