Can a nasal cannula beat a mask for chest trauma breathing support?
NCT ID NCT05828030
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study compares two breathing support methods for people with chest trauma who have low oxygen levels. One group gets a high flow nasal cannula, the other a standard oxygen mask. The goal is to see if the nasal cannula reduces the need for a breathing tube or pneumonia. About 100 participants will be enrolled.
What this could mean
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Active substance
high flow nasal cannula
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a more comfortable and effective way to support breathing in chest trauma patients, potentially reducing the need for a breathing tube.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The intervention is a procedure, not a drug, so benefits may be modest.
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Department of Traumatology, National Taiwain University Hospital
RECRUITINGTaipei, Taipei, 10002, Taiwan
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NTUH Hsin-Chu Branch; NTUH Yun-Lin Branch
RECRUITINGTaipei, Taiwan, 100; 300; 640; 280, Taiwan
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