Breathing tube pressure study aims to reduce swelling after heart surgery

NCT ID NCT07148024

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Engin Çetin Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This completed study looked at 76 people having heart bypass surgery. It tested two different ways of managing the pressure in the breathing tube during the procedure to see if it affected swelling in the airway. The goal was to find a safer pressure level to reduce 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 successful, this study could point to safer ways to manage breathing tube pressure during heart surgery, potentially reducing airway swelling and complications.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study focused on measuring swelling, not on patient outcomes. The results may not change current practice or apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

coronary artery disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

AIRWAY EDEMA AIRWAY ULTRASOUND ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Health Sciences Kocaeli City Hospital

Kocaeli, Turkey (Türkiye)

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