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Can exercise help Ventilator-Dependent seniors breathe easier?

NCT ID NCT03195127

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

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

33 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2011

Finished

Feb 2017

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

20 to 100 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 20 or greater * Received prolonged mechanical ventilation for \>= 14 days during their last acute hospitalization * Has received mechanical ventilation within the past 14 days for at least 6 hours in a 24 hour period * Tracheostomy in place * Subject is able to follow commands, and can give written or witnessed verbal consent in English * Subject is eligible for physical rehabilitation * All four limbs intact and mobile Exclusion Criteria: * Acute superimposed cardiopulmonary disease (ie.pulmonary edema, Stage IV congestive heart failure, COPD exacerbation, asthma attack, untreated infections, other) * Severe functional impairment or physical impairment to rehabilitation * Dementia, cognitive impairment (see attached description outlining cognitive impairment under additional documents)

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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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