Using OLE therapy for lung expansion in ventilated patients with collapsed lungs
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests a breathing treatment called Oscillation and Lung Expansion (OLE) therapy. It is for people on a breathing machine who have a collapsed area in the lung (atelectasis) and a lot of phlegm. The goal is to help open the lungs and clear mucus more easily.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You have a tracheostomy (a tube in your windpipe) that has been in place for at least 7 days
- You produce a lot of thick mucus or yellow/green phlegm, need suction every 4 hours or more, and have rattling sounds in your lungs
- Your vital signs (like heart rate and blood pressure) are stable and not a concern right now
- You do not have active bleeding from the lungs, a collapsed lung that hasn't been treated, or large air blisters in the lung (bullae)
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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