RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05873504

Outcome Comparisons of Vibratory Airway Clearance Devices

Outcome Comparisons of Two Vibratory Positive Expiratory Pressure Devices in Patients Unable to Clear Airway Secretions


Sponsor

Rush University Medical Center

Enrollment

64 participants

Start Date

May 1, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This pilot study aims to compare the ability of a higher oscillatory index device versus a lower oscillatory index device on airway secretion clearance and other clinically significant outcomes.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria2

  • Adults 18 years or older
  • Respiratory assess and treat (RAAT) score of at least 10 and a secretion score of at least 5

Exclusion Criteria7

  • Younger than 18 years of age
  • Pregnant
  • Slow vital capacity (SVC) of \<10 mL/kg
  • Unable to follow instructions
  • Currently receiving cough assist, vest therapy or intrapulmonary percussive ventilation
  • Received more than 1 therapy session using oscillatory index device
  • Multiple ICU admission with previous study enrollment

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Interventions

DEVICEHigh Oscillatory Index Device

This device is commonly used to provide assistance with airway secretion clearance.

DEVICELow Oscillatory Index Device

This device is commonly used to provide assistance with airway secretion clearance.


Locations(1)

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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