Using a wearable monitor to predict breathing tube removal
This study uses a small wearable monitor to track your body's signals, like breathing and heart rate, to help doctors predict when it's safe to remove your tracheostomy tube. The goal is to make the decision to remove the tube more reliable and safer for you.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 90 years old.
- You must have a tracheostomy (a breathing tube in the neck) that has been in place for at least 48 hours.
- You must not be on a breathing machine (ventilator).
- You must be alert and able to cooperate (not severely confused or agitated).
- You must not have had major neck surgery in the last 2 days, and you must not have had your voice box completely removed.
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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