Comparing two oxygen therapies for people with tracheostomy
This study compares two types of high-flow oxygen therapy (warm, moisturized air delivered through a tracheostomy tube) to see which one helps you breathe more comfortably and efficiently. They use a special monitor called electrical impedance tomography (EIT) to see how your lungs are working.
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Who can take part
- You have a tracheostomy (breathing tube in your neck) and are breathing on your own without a ventilator.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are not pregnant.
- Your heart rate and blood pressure are stable.
- You do not have a known muscle or nerve disease affecting breathing.
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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