Electromagnetic High-Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation on Pulmonary Mucus Clearance in Patients Wi… (NCT07347366) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Electromagnetic High-Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation on Pulmonary Mucus Clearance in Patients With Impaired Self-Expectoration
South Korea45 participantsStarted 2025-09-23
Plain-language summary
This exploratory study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of an electromagnetic high-frequency, low-strain chest wall oscillation device for enhancing pulm
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Hospitalized patients who require sputum clearance.
* Patients who present with fever or respiratory symptoms (cough, sputum) and, after confirmation of findings on imaging studies, are judged by the clinician to require sputum clearance.
* Adult patients (≥ 18 years) who have signed the informed consent form, or patients for whom consent has been obtained from a legally authorized representative
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with severe pneumonia requiring intensive care unit (ICU) treatment.
* Patients with major pulmonary diseases other than pneumonia, such as active tuberculosis or lung cancer.
* Patients with severe respiratory failure (PaO₂/FiO₂ ≤ 200 mmHg).
* Patients with hemodynamically unstable cardiovascular disease (myocardial infarction within the past 3 months, or heart failure of NYHA class 3 or higher).
* Patients hospitalized for head and neck trauma whose surgical site has not yet healed.
* Patients with serious cardiac arrhythmias or hemodynamic instability.
* Patients who have had pneumothorax or massive hemoptysis within the past 6 months, or who currently have hemoptysis.
* Patients who have undergone spinal surgery within the past 6 months or who have acute spinal injury.
* Patients with osteoporosis.
* Patients with bronchopleural fistula.
* Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
* Patients diagnosed with cervical disc disease.
* Individuals who have participated in clinical studies two or more times in the same year, or who have pa…
Questions worth asking your doctor
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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BCSS, Breathlessness, Cough, and Sputum Scale
Timeframe: Change rate in Breathlessness, Cough, and Sputum Scale (BCSS) scores at 1 week compared with baseline.