Can a nasal cannula replace ventilators for bronchiectasis patients?
NCT ID NCT05741697
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two ways to help people with bronchiectasis breathe easier during a sudden worsening of their condition. Twenty patients in the ICU will receive either a high flow nasal cannula or non-invasive ventilation. Researchers will measure how long patients stay in the ICU and how well they tolerate the treatment.
What this could mean
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Active substance
high flow nasal cannula and non-invasive ventilation
What this could lead to
If this works, it could show that high flow nasal cannula is a more comfortable and equally effective alternative to traditional breathing support for bronchiectasis patients in the ICU.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early-stage trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The study focuses on short-term ICU outcomes, not long-term disease control.
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Conditions
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Assiut University-Faculty of medicine
RECRUITINGAsyut, Asyut Governorate, 71515, Egypt
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