Ultrasound measurement of breathing effort in hospitalized patients
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study uses ultrasound imaging to measure how hard your diaphragm (the main breathing muscle) is working while you're on a breathing machine. It helps doctors better understand when you might be ready to breathe on your own.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are currently on a breathing tube (intubated) or have a tracheostomy (breathing tube in your neck)
- Your medical team has decided to try a spontaneous breathing trial (a test to see if you can breathe without machine support)
- You have not had neuromuscular blocking medications in the last 24 hours
- You do not have a known or suspected injury to the nerves that control your diaphragm
- You have no pre-existing neuromuscular disease (muscle or nerve disorder)
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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