Preventing lung infections with gentle suction for intubated patients
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Infections, Injuries & trauma, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a gentle, nonsurgical suction method to prevent lung infections in people who are on a breathing tube for more than 48 hours. It may help if you or your loved one has a serious injury, severe brain injury, stroke, or other condition causing unconsciousness.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are currently on a breathing tube (intubated) and likely will be for more than 48 hours.
- You have a high risk of early lung infection due to conditions like severe trauma, brain injury, stroke, or other causes of unconsciousness.
- You or your legal representative must agree to participate by signing a consent form.
- You cannot join if you are expected to have a poor short-term outcome within 7 days.
- You cannot join if you already need strong antibiotics for a suspected lung infection or other infection.
- You cannot join if you have active bleeding from the lungs, unstable ribs, or an untreated collapsed lung.
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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