Which humidifier prevents airway blockages in trauma ICU patients?

NCT ID NCT07713238

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Assiut University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial compares two ways to humidify air for trauma patients on prolonged mechanical ventilation: active heated humidifiers and passive heat-and-moisture exchangers. The goal is to see which method reduces airway complications like mucus plugs and tube blockages, and improves outcomes such as pneumonia rates and time on the ventilator. The study involves 162 adult trauma ICU patients expected to need ventilation for at least 7 days.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Airway humidification device (active heated humidifier or passive heat-and-moisture exchanger)
What this could lead to: If one method proves superior, it could reduce airway blockages and pneumonia in trauma ICU patients, potentially shortening ventilation time and hospital stays.
What could go wrong: This is a single-center trial with 162 patients, so results may not apply broadly. The study compares existing devices, so no new treatment is being tested.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Critical Illness injury respiratory failure

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CRITICAL ILLNESS RESPIRATORY INSUFFICIENCY WOUNDS AND INJURIES

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Locations

Trauma Intensive Care Units, Assiut University Hospital

Asyut, Asyut Governorate, 71515, Egypt

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