Chest Vibration Therapy Plus Exercise for Cystic Fibrosis
Part of Digestive system, Genetic & congenital, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether combining chest wall vibration therapy (a machine that gently vibrates your chest to loosen mucus) with exercise can improve coughing and breathing in people with cystic fibrosis. The goal is to see if this combination helps clear your lungs better than standard treatment alone.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (confirmed by genetic testing or a sweat chloride test showing levels above 60)
- You are between 16 and 35 years old
- Your cystic fibrosis has been stable with no flare-ups in the past 2 weeks
- Your lung function (FEV₁) is at least 20% of what is normal for your age and height
- You do not currently have coughing up blood, collapsed lung, active chest infection, or severe heart or neurological conditions
Quick eligibility check
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