Prolonged mechanical ventilation

This study tests whether using a real-time lung imaging tool (EIT) to guide breathing therapy helps people who have been on a breathing machine for a long time. The goal is to see if this personalized approach helps them breathe on their own sooner compared to standard therapy. T…

This study tests a combination of early rehabilitation, nutrition support, and early tracheotomy to prevent children from becoming dependent on mechanical ventilators. Researchers will enroll 150 stable children on ventilators and compare the bundle approach to standard care. The…

This study looks at whether low creatinine levels in the blood can predict which patients will need a ventilator for a long time. It also tests if giving creatine supplements can help these patients breathe without support sooner. About 492 adults in post-ICU care will receive ei…

Critically ill patients with a tracheostomy need a reliable test to show they can breathe through the nose and mouth before the tube is removed. The standard capping trial blocks the tube, but the tube itself narrows the airway and may make breathing seem harder than it will be a…

This study looks at whether using a powered robot suit to help move the legs of patients who depend on a ventilator can improve their leg strength and breathing. Researchers will work with 30 adults in a respiratory care center. The goal is to see if this type of exercise can hel…