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Can exercise help Ventilator-Dependent seniors breathe easier?

NCT ID NCT03195127

Completed Disease control Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a physical therapy program designed to help older patients who rely on a ventilator to breathe. The program includes exercises to improve strength, endurance, balance, and lung function. Researchers want to see if this approach can help patients regain mobility and potentially reduce their need for ventilator support.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
a multimodal physical therapy program including limb strengthening, endurance training, balance/coordination drills, and possibly Tai Chi
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could help older patients on ventilators regain strength and independence, potentially reducing time on the ventilator and increasing the chance of going home.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply to all patients. The program may be too demanding for some, and benefits may not be seen in everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Disease Critical Illness Respiratory Aspiration

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC DISEASE CRITICAL ILLNESS EXERCISE THERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPY MODALITIES REHABILITATION RESPIRATION, ARTIFICIAL

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • U of Maryland, Baltimore, Professional Schools IRB

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States

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