ICU tube removal showdown: suction vs. pressure
NCT ID NCT05147636
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two methods for removing breathing tubes from ICU patients. One method used suction to clear secretions, while the other used positive pressure to keep the lungs open. The goal was to see which approach helps patients breathe on their own sooner and reduces complications. Over 400 patients took part in this completed trial.
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 could point to a safer, more effective way to remove breathing tubes in ICU patients, potentially reducing time on ventilators and complications.
What could go wrong
This is a completed trial comparing two procedures, not a new drug or therapy. Results may not apply to all ICU patients or settings.
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Locations
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CH Annecy Genevois
Annecy, France
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CH Bourg en Bresse
Bourg-en-Bresse, France
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CH Victor Dupouy
Argenteuil, France
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CHU Francois Mitterand
Dijon, France
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CHU La Miletrie
Poitiers, France
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CHU Michallon
Grenoble, France
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CHU Orléans
Orléans, Orléans, France
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HCL Croix Rousse
Lyon, France
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HCL Edouard Herriot
Lyon, France
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HCL Lyon Sud
Lyon, France
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Hopital Nord
Saint-Etienne, France