New breathing tricks help stroke patients off ventilators faster?
NCT ID NCT07003867
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at two ways to improve lung function in 40 stroke patients who needed a breathing machine (ventilator). One method adjusted the ventilator's trigger sensitivity, and the other used a breathing exerciser device. The goal was to see which approach helped patients breathe better and potentially wean off the ventilator sooner. The study is already completed.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Ventilator inspiratory trigger sensitivity adjustment and threshold device training
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point to a simple way to help stroke patients breathe better and wean off ventilators faster.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to all stroke patients. The interventions are not new drugs or devices, so the impact is limited.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mohamed Saied Zidan
Cairo, 11571, Egypt
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