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Official title Does the Coaching Function Improve the Learning of Mechanical In-exsufflation (MI-E) in Paediatric Subjects?

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06190431

What this study is testing

What it's testing
The use of mechanical insufflation-exsufflation (MI-E) in children with neuromuscular diseases (NMD) is recommended by international guidelines and societies and well documented. Many authors have shown that MI-E is safe and effective for airway clearance and has a significant benefit in reducing the duration of the airway clearance session in children with respiratory infections and atelectasis or in the postoperative period.
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Who can take part

Ages 6 to 12. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.

You may be able to join if

  • Part 1:
  • Age 6-12 (F/M)
  • Acceptance of consent (child + 2 parents)
  • Non-smoker
  • Speak and understand French

You likely can't join if

  • Comorbidities: congenital heart disease, chronic lung disease, immune deficiency, neuromuscular disease, neurological disease or multiple disabilities
  • History or clinical signs of disease affecting lung function, recent lung infection, spinal or thoracic deformity. Part 2:
  • Inclusion criteria
  • Age 6-12 (F/M)
  • Acceptance of consent (child + 2 parents)
  • Non-smoker
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • Part 1:
  • Age 6-12 (F/M)
  • Acceptance of consent (child + 2 parents)
  • Non-smoker
  • Speak and understand French
  • Schooling in mainstream education
What rules you out
  • Comorbidities: congenital heart disease, chronic lung disease, immune deficiency, neuromuscular disease, neurological disease or multiple disabilities
  • History or clinical signs of disease affecting lung function, recent lung infection, spinal or thoracic deformity. Part 2:
  • Inclusion criteria
  • Age 6-12 (F/M)
  • Acceptance of consent (child + 2 parents)
  • Non-smoker
  • Speak and understand French
  • Patient with a neuromuscular disease
  • Able to perform the MI-E maneuver
  • Exclusion criteria
  • Hemodynamic instability
  • Current or recent pneumothorax
  • Hemoptysis

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Brussels, Brussels Capital, Belgium

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.

Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?

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How long does this study last?

The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 6 years to 12 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include Brussels, Brussels Capital, Belgium. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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