Surgery or stenting for severe airway narrowing
Part of Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to treat severe narrowing of the windpipe caused by a breathing tube or tracheostomy. One option is surgery to remove the narrowed part and reconnect the healthy ends. The other is placing a long-term tube (stent) to keep the airway open.
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Who can take part
- You have a narrowing in your windpipe (laryngotracheal stenosis) that is grade 3 (severe).
- The narrowing happened because you had a breathing tube or a tracheostomy.
- You have not had other types of airway surgery like laryngeal split or cartilage grafting.
- Your narrowing is not caused by things like tumors, injury, or other medical conditions.
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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