Breath-Hold trick may spare ICU patients invasive tubes
NCT ID NCT06344234
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
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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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Azienda ospedaliero-universitaria consorziale policlinico di Bari
Bari, Bari, 70124, Italy