N/A
Completed N=105
Evaluation of High-Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation
Airway Secretion Clearance
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00717873 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
105
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Sep 2015
Primary outcomePrimary: Hospital Length of Stay — 2.95; 5.45 days
Summary
To compare the outcomes of patients treated with the Vest and conventional chest physiotherapy to determine if the Vest provides equivalent therapy
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Hospital Length of Stay |
2.95; 5.45 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Acute or chronic disease requiring secretion mobilization as per hospital protocol
Exclusion Criteria
- Absolute contraindications for positional changes
- Absolute contraindications for chest percussion
- Women visibly pregnant
- Previous enrollment in study
- Previous CPT or Vest treatment
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00717873). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.