Effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Duration of Mechanical Ventilation Support (NCT01108575) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 1/2
Effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Duration of Mechanical Ventilation Support
United States76 participantsStarted 2010-05
Plain-language summary
A growing body of knowledge has documented that the diaphragm, the primary muscle of breathing, atrophies and weakens within days of instituting mechanical ventilation support. Diaphragm weakness has been implicated as a major contributor to difficulty with weaning, or breathing without ventilator support. This study will test whether instituting a diaphragm strength training rehabilitation program will reduce the time patients require mechanical ventilation in a surgical intensive care setting.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Exclusion criteria
. inability to follow simple, one step commands such as "inspire forcefully",
. patients with prior arrangements to be transferred to other facilities when stabilized,
. any contraindications to disconnecting pt from ventilator for SHAM or IMST treatment,
. unstable or difficult airway upon ICU admission and predicted to last for more than 72 hours,
. use of more than minimal vasopressor or vasodilatatory agents as a continuous infusion,
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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What they're measuring
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Duration of mechanical ventilation support
Timeframe: Patients will be observed for up to 28 days following admission to the ICU