Breath-Hold trick may spare ICU patients invasive tubes

NCT ID NCT06344234

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Bari Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This observational study tests whether a quick breath-hold maneuver can accurately measure how hard patients are working to breathe during noninvasive ventilation. Researchers will compare this simple test to the current standard, which requires a tube down the esophagus. If the breath-hold method works, it could make breathing monitoring less invasive and more comfortable for patients.

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 lead to simpler, less invasive ways to monitor breathing effort in patients on noninvasive ventilation.
What could go wrong: This is a small observational study (60 people) that only measures correlations, not outcomes. The technique may not be accurate enough to replace current methods.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Respiration Disorders Respiratory Aspiration respiratory system disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION RESPIRATORY DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Azienda ospedaliero-universitaria consorziale policlinico di Bari

Bari, Bari, 70124, Italy

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