Global experts aim to settle debate on ICU airway care
NCT ID NCT06649734
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study brings together 35 healthcare professionals from around the world to agree on the best methods for clearing mucus from the airways of intubated, critically ill patients. Using a Delphi process, experts will vote on statements about humidification, inhaled therapies, suctioning, and mucus mobilization techniques. The goal is to create international consensus where current guidelines are lacking.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to clearer, evidence-based guidelines for airway clearance in ventilated ICU patients, potentially improving outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a consensus-building study, not a treatment trial. The results depend on expert opinions and may not reflect definitive clinical evidence.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Amsterdam University Hospital
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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