High-flow nose tubes vs. face mask to prevent re-intubation
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial compares two breathing support methods—high-flow nasal cannula (a tube that delivers warm, moist air through the nose) and non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (a mask that gently pushes air into the lungs)—to see which one better helps adults who were just removed from a breathing tube avoid needing a new tube. It is for people with acute respiratory failure who have been successfully weaned off the ventilator.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You had acute respiratory failure and needed a breathing tube (intubation)
- You have recently had the breathing tube removed (extubated) to see if you can breathe on your own
- You do not have any condition that prevents using a high-flow nasal cannula, like recent nose surgery, blocked nose passages, or injury
- You do not have any condition that prevents using a face mask for breathing support, like facial injury, recent face surgery, upper airway blockage, stomach bleeding, or high risk of vomiting
- You are not under 18 years old
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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