Exercise study for healthy non-smokers on a breathing machine
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at how physical therapy and exercise affect people who are on a breathing machine (mechanical ventilation). It may help researchers find better ways to help patients recover while on a ventilator.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must not smoke or vape
- You have normal lung function
- You are not currently using any breathing support or treatment for sleep apnea
- You do not have heart, lung, or neurological conditions
- You are not pregnant
- You have no metal implants near your neck
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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