Improving breathing after severe chest injury
Part of Injuries & trauma, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a non-invasive breathing technique to help clear the lungs of people with severe blunt chest trauma who are on a breathing machine. The goal is to see if this approach can improve recovery.
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Who can take part
- You have a serious chest injury from a blunt force, like a punch or a car crash.
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- Your injury happened less than 48 hours ago.
- You are on a breathing machine (ventilator) and have been on it for less than 24 hours.
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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