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Respiratory Physiotherapy and Diaphragm Thickness in Ventilated ICU Patients
Led by Hitit University · Updated on 2026-05-08
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
60 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
This study aims to evaluate the effect of respiratory physiotherapy on diaphragm thickness in patients receiving mechanical ventilation support in the intensive care unit. Thinning and dysfunction of the diaphragm muscle observed during mechanical ventilation complicate the extubation process and increase the risk of respiratory failure in patients. Diaphragm dysfunction prolongs ventilator use and increases ICU mortality. The main objective of this research is to determine whether respiratory physiotherapy has protective or ameliorative effects on diaphragm muscle structure and function, to optimize the ventilator weaning process, and to provide scientific contributions to the field of respiratory rehabilitation. Changes in diaphragm thickness will be objectively evaluated using ultrasonography, and the aim is to obtain evidence-based data on the effectiveness of respiratory physiotherapy.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Respiratory Physiotherapy and Diaphragm Thickness in Ventilated ICU Patients
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 18 years or older
- Mechanically ventilated for at least 5 days
- Hemodynamically stable
- Unconscious with impaired consciousness (Glasgow Coma Scale)
- Informed consent obtained from legal representatives
You will not qualify if you...
- Neuromuscular disease
- Traumatic diaphragm injury
- Thoracic deformity causing breathing problems
- Terminal-stage illness
- Respiratory physiotherapy contraindicated
- Presence of cardiac pacemaker or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Hitit University
Çorum, Centre, Turkey (Türkiye), 19100
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Research Team
M
Muhammed Talha Kiratli, MD
CONTACT
S
Selcuk Kayir, MD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
2
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