New gadget aims to stop breathing tube leaks and injuries
NCT ID NCT01965821
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested an electronic device that automatically keeps the air pressure in a breathing tube's cuff steady. In 18 critically ill patients, the device was compared to manual checks over two 24-hour periods. The goal was to see if the device reduces dangerous over- or under-inflation, which can lead to lung infections or airway damage.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Mallinckrodt electronic cuff pressure controller (device)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this device could help prevent lung damage and infections in patients on breathing machines.
- What could go wrong
- This was a very small study (18 patients) and only tested the device for 24 hours. Results may not apply to all ICU patients or longer use.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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ICU, Salengro Hospital, University Hospital of Lille
Lille, Nord, 59035, France
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