Ventilator breathing workout may help ICU patients breathe on their own faster
NCT ID NCT07689110
First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a physiotherapist-guided breathing exercise — gradually reducing the ventilator's pressure support — can strengthen the diaphragm in critically ill adults on mechanical ventilation. Participants are randomly assigned to receive these training sessions twice daily or standard care. The goal is to see if this approach improves inspiratory muscle strength, diaphragm thickness, and the ability to breathe without the ventilator.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Progressive pressure support reduction (inspiratory muscle endurance training)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this simple physiotherapy technique could become a standard part of ICU care, reducing time on ventilators and improving recovery for critically ill patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial (60 participants) testing a behavioral intervention. Results may not apply to all ICU patients, and the training may not improve weaning success or survival.
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Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro
Vigo, Spain
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