TRACHEOSTOMY

This study tests whether a speaking valve combined with a pressure measurement can predict if the upper airway is open in people with a long-term tracheostomy. 300 participants will wear the valve for 30 minutes while pressure is measured, then undergo a bronchoscopy for comparis…

This study is testing whether a simple 3-ounce water swallow test can accurately detect aspiration (liquid entering the airway) in people with tracheostomies. Researchers will compare the results of this quick bedside test with the current gold-standard methods (a camera through …

This study looks at how a speaking valve affects breathing and heart rate in people with a tracheostomy who are learning to breathe without the tube. About 120 adults will wear sensors before, during, and after using the valve for 30 minutes. The goal is to see if the valve is sa…

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, and the need to reinsert the tube. The goal is to better understand recovery and improve care …

This study looks back at the last 10 years in Denmark to understand how many people use breathing machines at home through a tube in their windpipe. Researchers will track which diseases lead to this need and how many patients survive one year after starting. The goal is to spot …

This study looks at children with tracheostomies to see if serious airway problems can be spotted early by symptoms parents or doctors notice. Researchers will compare these symptoms with what a camera inside the airway (endoscopy) finds. The goal is to understand how reliable sy…

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

This study tests a new digital care pathway called DECIDE-T for children who need a tracheostomy (a breathing tube in the neck). The pathway includes online resources, training for families, and telehealth support to help kids move from hospital to home. Researchers will track wh…