Chest Wall Vibration After Lung Surgery to Help Breathing
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether gentle vibrations applied to your chest wall after lung surgery can help you breathe better and reduce how long you need a chest tube (a tube that drains fluid from around your lungs). The study includes patients recovering in the hospital after thoracic surgery.
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Who can take part
- You had thoracic (chest/lung) surgery recently
- You currently have a chest tube in place after surgery
- Your heart and blood pressure are stable enough for the treatment
- You can communicate and cooperate with the study team
- You do not have a recent pacemaker implant (within a few weeks)
- You do not have pneumonia or conditions that would prevent chest vibration treatment
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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