Testing one-step versus two-step closure of a trachea skin leak
Part of Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study compares two surgical ways to close an abnormal connection between your trachea (windpipe) and your skin (a tracheo-cutaneous fistula). It may help find the safer, more effective closure approach when you’re ready to remove your breathing tube.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are covered by RAMQ (Quebec health insurance)
- You currently have a tracheostomy (a breathing tube through the neck)
- Your care team says you are ready to remove the tube (cannula) and close the fistula
- Your doctor does not see granuloma that would make one-step closure unsafe
- You can give consent to join the study (or consent can be obtained properly)
- You are willing to participate and do not refuse
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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