Nasal High-Flow device tested for breathing trouble

NCT ID NCT06008587

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

Summary

This study tested a device that delivers warm, moist air through the nose to help people with breathing failure who did not have too much acid in their blood. The goal was to see if it could prevent their condition from getting worse. Only 16 people took part, and the study was stopped early, so the results are not strong enough to draw clear conclusions.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Nasal high-flow device (AIRVO3 TM)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a gentler breathing support option for some patients with respiratory failure.

What could go wrong

The trial was terminated early with only 16 participants, so results are very limited. It is unclear if the device helps more than standard care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute respiratory failure Hypercapnia respiratory failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Toulon- La Seyne sur Mer - Hôpital Sainte Musse

    Toulon, Var, 83100, France

  • Centre Hospitalier Princesse Grace

    Monaco, 98000, Monaco

  • Centre Hospitalier de Cannes

    Cannes, Alpes Maritime, 06400, France