A simple cough measurement may help doctors decide when to safely remove a breathing tube

NCT ID NCT07737483

Not yet recruiting Diagnosis Sponsor: Hospital H+ Queretaro Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether measuring a patient's cough strength before removing a breathing tube can predict who will need the tube put back in. Researchers will use a special algorithm that accounts for whether the patient can cough on command or only reflexively. The goal is to give ICU doctors a better tool to avoid failed extubation, which can lead to serious complications.

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 accurate, this cough-based algorithm could give ICU doctors a reliable, bedside tool to predict which patients are ready to breathe on their own, potentially reducing failed extubations and complications.
What could go wrong: This is an observational diagnostic study, not a treatment trial. The algorithm may not prove accurate enough to change clinical practice, and results may not apply to all ICU populations.

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