New procedure shows promise for Post-Stroke pneumonia

NCT ID NCT07345078

Completed Disease control Sponsor: The First People's Hospital of Zunyi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether using a bronchoscope (a thin tube with a camera) to clean the lungs could help people who develop pneumonia and swallowing problems after a stroke. 50 patients were split into two groups: one received standard care, and the other also got 1-2 bronchoscopy treatments. Researchers measured breathing, infection levels, and swallowing ability to see if the procedure improved outcomes.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: bronchoscopy suction and lavage (a procedure using a thin, flexible tube to clean the airways)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a better way to treat pneumonia and swallowing difficulties after a stroke, potentially speeding recovery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedure itself carries risks like bleeding or infection.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Deglutition Disorders ischemic stroke

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DYSPHAGIA NON SEVERE ISCHEMIC STROKE STROKE-ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Zunyi First People's Hospital

Zunyi, Guizhou, 562400, China

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