Which breathing aid works best after surgery? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT06988111
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two noninvasive breathing devices—BIPAP and a high-velocity nasal cannula—to see which helps patients recover faster from respiratory failure after major surgery. About 180 adults who develop breathing problems within 48 hours after surgery will be randomly assigned to one of the two devices. The main goal is to see how many days it takes for each patient to no longer need breathing support.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Breathing devices (BIPAP and Vapotherm)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show which device helps patients recover faster and avoid invasive breathing tubes after surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-center trial with 180 participants, so results may not apply to all hospitals. The study is early and does not test a new drug or cure.
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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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Assuit Univeristy
RECRUITINGAsyut, Assuit, 71515, Egypt
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