Simple physiotherapy may shield breathing muscle in ventilator patients
NCT ID NCT07538102
First seen Apr 22, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study looks at whether respiratory physiotherapy can prevent the diaphragm from thinning in patients who are on breathing machines in the ICU. Researchers will measure diaphragm thickness using ultrasound in 66 adults who have been on a ventilator for at least 5 days. Some patients will receive standard physiotherapy, while others will also get electrical stimulation to the diaphragm. The goal is to see if these treatments help maintain diaphragm strength and make it easier to wean patients off the ventilator.
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Active substance
respiratory physiotherapy and neuromuscular electrical stimulation
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that simple physiotherapy helps prevent diaphragm weakening in ICU patients, potentially improving recovery from ventilation.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study, not a large trial. It only measures thickness, not long-term outcomes, and results may not apply to all ICU patients.
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