BREATHE trial: smaller vs larger breathing tubes in emergency care
NCT ID NCT06939361
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study looks at whether using a smaller or larger breathing tube during emergency intubation affects how patients feel months later. About 3,180 critically ill adults in the ER or ICU will be randomly assigned to get either a smaller or larger tube. Researchers will check for breathlessness, voice quality, and swallowing problems 6 months after the procedure.
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Locations
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Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States
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Denver Health Medical Center
Denver, Colorado, 80204, United States
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Hennepin County Medical Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55415, United States
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University of Alabama Hospital
Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States
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University of Colorado-Denver
Denver, Colorado, 80045, United States
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University of Washington Medical Center
Seattle, Washington, 98104, United States
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
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