Can a simple valve help tracheostomy patients sleep better and safer?
NCT ID NCT06229639
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether it is safe for people with a tracheostomy (a breathing tube in the neck) to use a Passy Muir valve while sleeping. The valve helps them speak by redirecting air, but using it at night hasn't been well studied. Researchers monitored 33 patients in a long-term care hospital, checking heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and breathing. The goal was to see if nighttime use causes any breathing or heart problems.
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Gaylord Hospital
Wallingford, Connecticut, 06492, United States