New vibrating device aims to make mucus clearance easier for lung disease patients
NCT ID NCT06801327
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a new device called Simeox, which uses gentle vibrations to loosen mucus without forced breathing, works better than standard chest physiotherapy for people with bronchiectasis. Forty adults with stable disease will try both methods in a crossover design. Researchers will measure airway resistance, breathing rate, oxygen levels, and how much mucus is cleared.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Simeox device (respiratory physiotherapy device that uses gentle vibrations to help clear mucus without forced breathing)
- What this could lead to
- If Simeox works better than standard therapy, it could offer a more comfortable and effective way for people with bronchiectasis to clear mucus and improve breathing.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (40 people) comparing two techniques, not testing a new drug. Results may not apply to all patients, and the device might not prove superior to existing methods.
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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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Respiratory and Critical Care Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliera-Universitaria di Bologna
RECRUITINGBologna, Bologna, 40138, Italy
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