Preventing fluid leakage into the lungs during intensive care
Treatments studied
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests two methods to prevent tiny amounts of fluid from leaking into the lungs while on a breathing machine. It aims to reduce the risk of pneumonia in intensive care patients.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old
- Admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU)
- Expected to need a breathing tube for more than 48 hours (about 2 days)
- The breathing tube must be a special type that allows drainage of fluids from below the vocal cords
- Not pregnant
- No severe throat conditions or recent throat/neck surgery or radiation
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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