Breathing tube cuff may replace invasive lung monitoring

NCT ID NCT06968793

First seen Jan 31, 2026 · Last updated May 02, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study looked at 30 patients on breathing machines to see if the pressure in the tube's cuff (the balloon that holds the tube in place) can show how hard they are working to breathe. Normally, doctors use a thin tube down the esophagus to measure this, which is uncomfortable. The goal was to find a simpler, less invasive way to monitor breathing effort and improve care in the ICU.

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Locations

  • Beijing Shijitan Hospital

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100038, China

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