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NCT07538102

Respiratory Physiotherapy and Diaphragm Thickness in Ventilated ICU Patients

Sponsor: Hitit University

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Summary

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.

Official title: Effect of Respiratory Physiotherapy on Diaphragmatic Thickness in Mechanically Ventilated Patients in Intensive Care Unit: A Prospective Observational Controlled Trial

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - Any

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

66

Start Date

2025-08-01

Completion Date

2026-10-01

Last Updated

2026-04-23

Healthy Volunteers

No

Interventions

OTHER

Standard ICU Physiotherapy

Standard ICU physiotherapy applied once daily for 15-20 minutes.

DEVICE

Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)

NMES applied to the diaphragmatic region twice daily, in addition to standard ICU physiotherapy.

Locations (1)

Hitit University

Çorum, Centre, Turkey (Türkiye)