Can a simple oxygen trick prevent dangerous drops during emergency intubation?

NCT ID NCT07189338

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether giving high-flow nasal oxygen during the intubation procedure can prevent severe drops in oxygen levels in ICU patients with acute respiratory failure. 500 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the extra oxygen or usual care. The goal is to see if this simple addition makes the procedure safer.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
High-flow nasal oxygen (HFNO)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could make intubation safer for critically ill patients by preventing dangerous drops in oxygen levels.
What could go wrong
This is a single-center trial with 500 patients, so results may not apply to all settings. The intervention adds complexity and may not reduce severe hypoxemia as hoped.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHRU de Tours

    Tours, 37000, France

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