Testing breathing and swallowing recovery after ICU breathing support
Part of Digestive system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study looks at aspiration (food or liquid going “the wrong way” into the airway) in people who survived a serious ICU breathing problem. It may help doctors better support safe swallowing and breathing recovery after being on a breathing machine.
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Who can take part
- You were admitted to an ICU for a breathing failure.
- You were on a breathing machine through a breathing tube in your throat for more than 48 hours.
- You do not have a known long-term swallowing problem or a past history of aspiration.
- You do not have a long-term or new major nerve/muscle disorder that affects breathing or swallowing.
- You were not already using a tracheostomy tube before ICU admission.
- You can get consent from you or a legal caregiver/surrogate.
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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