A simple swallow test might signal the perfect moment to remove a breathing tube
NCT ID NCT05574465
First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a device that measures pressure in the esophagus can detect when a patient waking from anesthesia has regained the protective swallowing reflex needed to safely remove a breathing tube. Researchers will monitor patients aged 18 to 70 during their recovery from intubation, looking for a return of normal esophageal function. The goal is to find a more objective way to time extubation, potentially reducing the risk of aspiration and other complications.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- High-resolution solid state manometry device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a precise, objective way to time the removal of breathing tubes, potentially reducing complications like aspiration.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study. The technique may not reliably predict safe extubation in all patients, and the device may be uncomfortable or difficult to use in this setting.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California, 94143, United States