TRACHEOSTOMY

This study tests a new 3-ounce water swallowing protocol for people with tracheostomies to see if it can safely detect aspiration (liquid going into the airway). Researchers will compare the water test results with standard camera-based swallow exams. The goal is to find a simple…

This study follows 150 adults who have had their tracheostomy tube removed (decannulation) at a Swiss hospital. Researchers will track complications like breathing problems, infections, or the need to reinsert the tube. The goal is to better understand recovery and improve care, …

This study looks at children with tracheostomies to see if serious airway problems can be detected by symptoms reported by parents or doctors, or if they are only found during a routine camera exam (endoscopy). Researchers will compare symptom reports with endoscopy findings in 1…

This study looks at children under 18 who have a tracheostomy (a tube in the windpipe to help breathing). Researchers want to find out how common feeding difficulties are in these children and whether those difficulties are linked to lower quality of life. The study will intervie…

This study is testing a new care pathway for children who need a tracheostomy (a breathing tube in the neck). The goal is to help them leave the hospital sooner and reduce stress for their families. The pathway includes digital tools, education, and support for caregivers. About …

This study is testing whether a non-invasive method—using a speaking valve and measuring air pressure—can accurately predict if the upper airway is open in people with a long-term tracheostomy. About 300 participants will have both the new test and a standard scope exam to see ho…

This study looks back at the past 10 years to understand how many people in Denmark use a breathing machine at home through a tube in their windpipe. Researchers will track which diseases lead to this need, such as ALS or spinal cord injury, and how many patients survive one year…