Suctioning, pain, and blood markers in intubated patients
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at how routine suctioning of the breathing tube affects pain levels and certain substances in the blood in adults who are on a breathing machine for serious infections like flu, pneumonia, COVID, or sepsis. It may help doctors better understand and manage your comfort during this procedure.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You currently have flu, pneumonia, COVID, or sepsis
- You have a breathing tube and are on a ventilator
- You have an arterial line (a small tube in an artery for blood draws)
- You need to have suctioning of your breathing tube as part of your care
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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