New study reveals hidden damage from ventilators
NCT ID NCT03108118
First seen Jun 23, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how the diaphragm—the main muscle used for breathing—gets injured in patients who need a breathing machine. Researchers followed 50 critically ill adults for up to 7 days, measuring muscle activity and function. The goal is to understand why this injury happens and how to prevent it in the future.
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Locations
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Mount Sinai Hospital
Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X5, Canada
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University Health Network
Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2N2, Canada
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors better understand how to prevent diaphragm injury in patients on breathing machines.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study with only 50 participants, so findings may not apply to all patients. It does not test any treatment.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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