This study is looking at how changes to mechanical ventilator settings affect shortness of breath (dyspnea) in awake patients who need breathing support. Researchers will adjust your ventilator settings, such as tidal volume (the amount of air you breathe in and out), inspiratory flow (how fast air goes into your lungs), and PEEP (positive end-expiratory pressure, which keeps your airways open). They will also try different ventilator modes like VC/AC (volume control/assist control) and PSV (pressure support ventilation). After each change, you will be asked to rate your shortness of breath. The goal is to understand if these adjustments can make breathing more comfortable for patients on ventilators. This study is for patients aged 18 and older who are in the ICU, on a ventilator, awake, and able to communicate.

Study design

This is an interventional study with a planned enrollment of 20 participants. It is not specified if it is randomized or blinded.

What's involved

You would have your ventilator settings adjusted for short periods (3 minutes per change). After each adjustment, you would rate your shortness of breath.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Your dyspnea will be measured at 3 minutes after each change in ventilator settings.

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