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The aim is to assess whether abdominal functional electrical stimulation shortens mechanical ventilation duration in critically ill patients.

April 23, 2026BMJ OpenOpen Access

Randomised, sham-controlled, double-blinded, multicentre international trial to evaluate the efficacy of the Ventfree Respiratory Muscle Stimulator to assist ventilator weaning in critically ill patients: a study protocol of a randomised controlled trial

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Trial evaluates functional electrical stimulation's effect on weaning success in critically ill patients, indicating potential for improved outcomes.

The aim is to assess whether abdominal functional electrical stimulation shortens mechanical ventilation duration in critically ill patients.
Multicentre, double-blinded, sham-controlled trial across 30 ICUs in multiple countries.
Participants aged 22+ with 24–96 hours of mechanical ventilation will be enrolled until 150 successful liberations are achieved.
Randomised 1:1 to receive active stimulation or sham, two times daily for a maximum of 28 days.
Primary outcome is successful liberation time from mechanical ventilation after intervention.
Secondary outcomes include cough peak flow and maximum expiratory pressure at 24 hours post-extubation and overall ICU duration.
Potential improvement in patient-centered outcomes in intensive care settings.

McCaughey et al. (2026) studied this question.

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April 23, 2026BMJ OpenOpen Access

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Trial evaluates functional electrical stimulation's effect on weaning success in critically ill patients, indicating potential for improved outcomes.

The aim is to assess whether abdominal functional electrical stimulation shortens mechanical ventilation duration in critically ill patients.
Multicentre, double-blinded, sham-controlled trial across 30 ICUs in multiple countries.
Participants aged 22+ with 24–96 hours of mechanical ventilation will be enrolled until 150 successful liberations are achieved.
Randomised 1:1 to receive active stimulation or sham, two times daily for a maximum of 28 days.
Primary outcome is successful liberation time from mechanical ventilation after intervention.
Secondary outcomes include cough peak flow and maximum expiratory pressure at 24 hours post-extubation and overall ICU duration.
Potential improvement in patient-centered outcomes in intensive care settings.

McCaughey et al. (2026) studied this question.

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