New vibrating vest aims to make lung clearance easier for chronic lung patients
NCT ID NCT07175012
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested a wearable vest called ELECTROVEST that vibrates and gently stimulates muscles to help clear mucus from the lungs. It included 21 adults with COPD, cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, or asthma. The vest was compared to a standard chest-vibration device to see if it was more comfortable and effective at removing sputum.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Electrostimulation vibratory vest (ELECTROVEST)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this vest could offer a more comfortable and effective way to clear mucus from the lungs, improving breathing and quality of life for people with chronic lung diseases.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small, early-stage trial with only 21 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device is not a cure and only helps manage symptoms.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío
Seville, Sevilla, 41013, Spain
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