Preventing Lung Infection in ICU Patients on Breathing Machines
Treatments studied
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests a breathing tube with a special drain to remove fluid from above the cuff, combined with a device that monitors cuff pressure. The goal is to prevent bacteria from leaking past the tube into the lungs, which can cause serious infections in ICU patients.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are in an intensive care unit (ICU) needing a breathing machine
- You are expected to need the breathing machine for more than 48 hours
- Your breathing tube has a special drainage system for removing secretions above the cuff
- You have health insurance coverage
- You do not have a severe neck, throat, or voice-box infection, or prior throat 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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