Breathing training or electrical stimulation: which helps ICU patients more?
NCT ID NCT07571642
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compared two methods to help intubated ICU patients breathe better: inspiratory muscle training (breathing exercises) and electrical stimulation of the diaphragm. Thirty-two patients were split into two groups, each receiving one therapy plus standard physiotherapy. The goal was to see which approach improved breathing muscle strength and physical function more.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Inspiratory muscle training and diaphragmatic neuromuscular electrical stimulation
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a better way to help intubated patients regain breathing strength and shorten time on a ventilator.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 32 participants, so results may not apply to all ICU patients. The study does not test a new drug or device, just compares existing techniques.
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Hatay Mustafa Kemal University
Hatay, 31060, Turkey (Türkiye)
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