New scoring tool could predict when ventilator patients can breathe on their own
NCT ID NCT05085457
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a new scoring system called ExPreS to help doctors decide when patients on breathing machines (ventilators) are ready to have the tube removed. Over 500 adults in intensive care units were randomly assigned to use ExPreS or standard care. The goal was to see if ExPreS could improve the number of successful extubations and reduce the need to put the tube back in.
What this could mean
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Active substance
ExPreS diagnostic scoring protocol
What this could lead to
If successful, this scoring tool could help doctors more accurately decide when to remove a breathing tube, reducing complications and time in the ICU.
What could go wrong
This is a completed trial, but the score may not work for all patient types or in all hospitals. The study is relatively small and results may not apply broadly.
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Locations
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Hospital Universitário Santa Terezinha
Joaçaba, Santa Catarina, 89600-000, Brazil