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New vibrating vest aims to make lung clearance easier for chronic lung patients

NCT ID NCT07175012

Symptom relief Sponsor: Hospitales Universitarios Virgen del Rocío Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested a wearable vest called ELECTROVEST that vibrates and gently stimulates muscles to help clear mucus from the lungs. It included 21 adults with COPD, cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, or asthma. The vest was compared to a standard chest-vibration device to see if it was more comfortable and effective at removing sputum.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Electrostimulation vibratory vest (ELECTROVEST)
What this could lead to
If it works, this vest could offer a more comfortable and effective way to clear mucus from the lungs, improving breathing and quality of life for people with chronic lung diseases.
What could go wrong
This was a small, early-stage trial with only 21 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device is not a cure and only helps manage symptoms.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

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

21 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2023

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

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

Ages

16 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with Chronic Respiratory Diseases Diagnosed with chronic respiratory disease with bronchial hypersecretion: COPD, cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, or asthma * Age \>16 years * Clinically stable (no exacerbations in past 4 weeks) Exclusion Criteria: * Risk of pneumothorax and/or barotrauma * Risk or history of hemoptysis * On active waiting list for lung transplant or surgery * Musculoskeletal or other limiting condition * Diagnosis of osteoporosis

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

asthma bronchiectasis chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD, severe early onset cystic fibrosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Asthma bronchiale Bronchiectasis adult COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) Cystic fibrosis (CF)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío

    Seville, Sevilla, 41013, Spain

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