Breathing tube removal: inflated or deflated? study seeks answer
NCT ID NCT06990308
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two methods of removing a breathing tube after surgery under general anesthesia: deflating the cuff first (standard) or keeping it inflated. Researchers want to see which method better prevents fluids from entering the windpipe and lungs. About 88 healthy adults having non-airway surgery will take part, and a chest X-ray will check for any fluid leakage.
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 it works, this could point toward a safer standard method for removing breathing tubes during anesthesia.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study in healthy adults, so results may not apply to sicker patients or emergency surgeries. The outcome is based on a dye test, not direct patient harm.
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Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, 28547, United States