Vibrating vest could help cough up mucus easier

NCT ID NCT07347366

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a special vest that vibrates to help loosen mucus in the lungs for people who have trouble coughing it up. About 45 hospitalized adults will use the vest and report how their breathing, cough, and mucus symptoms change. The goal is to see if this device is safe and effective for clearing lung secretions.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: High-frequency chest wall oscillation vest (CAREWAY device)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to help people with lung congestion breathe easier and clear mucus more effectively.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early exploratory study with only 45 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device may not work better than standard care or could cause discomfort.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

pneumonia Signs and Symptoms, Respiratory

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

SPUTUM

Contacts and locations

Locations

Rehab lab, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital
RECRUITING

Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-do, 50612, South Korea

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