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
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CHRU de Tours
Tours, 37000, France
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