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Outcome Comparisons of Vibratory Airway Clearance Devices

Outcome Comparisons of Two Vibratory Positive Expiratory Pressure Devices in Patients Unable to Clear Airway Secretions

Who can join

Ages 18 and older · All sexes

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults 18 years or older
* Respiratory assess and treat (RAAT) score of at least 10 and a secretion score of at least 5

Exclusion Criteria:

* Younger than 18 years of age
* Pregnant
* Slow vital capacity (SVC) of \<10 mL/kg
* Unable to follow instructions
* Currently receiving cough assist, vest therapy or intrapulmonary percussive ventilation
* Received more than 1 therapy session using oscillatory index device
* Multiple ICU admission with previous study enrollment

About the study

This pilot study aims to compare the ability of a higher oscillatory index device versus a lower oscillatory index device on airway secretion clearance and other clinically significant outcomes.

What is being tested

• High Oscillatory Index Device (device)
• Low Oscillatory Index Device (device)

Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center · Participants: 64 · Started: May 1, 2023

Contact the study team

• Lauren Harnois, MSc · Phone: 312-947-8898

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT05873504

Locations in the U.S.

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.