Early tracheotomy may speed ventilator weaning

NCT ID NCT02921334

First seen Mar 26, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study looked at whether doing a tracheotomy early could help patients who have been on a breathing machine for 5 to 7 days get off it faster. The approach involved switching between the breathing tube and a mask. The study planned to include 200 adults but was stopped early. Key measures were how many days patients needed the ventilator, how many successfully weaned, and survival rates.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The first affiated hospital, chongqing medical university

    Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, 400016, China

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