Physiotherapy for ICU patients at high risk of extubation failure

Impact of Global Physiotherapy on Acute Respiratory Failure Within 7 Days After Extubation in Intensive Care Unit Patients With High Risk of Extubation Failure.

Not applicable Interventional University Hospital, Bordeaux · NCT05423301

This study is testing if physiotherapy can help older ICU patients with breathing problems do better after being taken off a ventilator compared to standard care.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment256 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Bordeaux Academic / other
Locations1 site (Pessac)
Trial IDNCT05423301 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study compares the effectiveness of physiotherapy, which includes respiratory care and early rehabilitation, against standard care for patients in the intensive care unit who are at high risk of extubation failure. The focus is on patients who have specific risk factors such as age over 65, respiratory diseases, and prolonged intubation. The primary goal is to assess the rate of acute respiratory failure within 7 days after extubation. Secondary objectives include evaluating reintubation rates, pneumonia incidence, and the time spent on respiratory and mobilization care.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are ICU patients over 65 years old with specific risk factors for extubation failure who are undergoing spontaneous ventilation weaning.

Not a fit: Patients who have self-extubated, have a tracheostomy, or are experiencing acute respiratory failure due to acute lung edema will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce the rate of acute respiratory failure and improve recovery outcomes for high-risk ICU patients.

How similar studies have performed: While the benefits of physiotherapy in this context are poorly explored, other studies have indicated potential advantages in similar high-risk patient populations.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with spontaneous ventilation weaning test.
* Consent form signed by the person support.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with a self-extubation,
* Patients with a tracheostomy,
* Patients with acute respiratory failure for acute lung edema (OAP),
* Patients with decision to limit or stop Active Therapeutics (LATA).

Where this trial is running

Pessac

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Acute Respiratory FailurePhysiotherapyIntensive care unitExtubationHigh-risk patientsAcute respiratory failure
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.