Predicting success in coming off a breathing machine
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at different ways to predict whether a person will successfully come off a breathing machine (ventilator). It checks muscle strength, diaphragm ultrasound, and other weaning tests to help doctors decide the best time to remove the breathing tube.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have been on a breathing machine (ventilator) for at least 24 hours
- You are ready to try breathing on your own (this is called a 'spontaneous breathing trial')
- You are not pregnant, do not have muscle or nerve diseases, severe spinal cord injury, or advanced cancer
- You are not on dialysis and do not have severe kidney disease
- You have had a blood test for cystatin C (a kidney function marker)
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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