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Could a breathing mask save drowning patients from a breathing tube?

NCT ID NCT06183827

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether non-invasive ventilation (a breathing mask that pushes air into the lungs) works better than standard oxygen masks for people who nearly drowned and have trouble breathing. Researchers will compare how many patients in each group need a breathing tube (intubation) within the first 6 hours. The trial includes 210 children and adults treated by emergency medical services.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Non-invasive ventilation (CPAP) and oxygen therapy via face mask
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that CPAP helps drowning patients avoid needing a breathing tube, potentially reducing complications and improving recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage study (210 participants) comparing two emergency procedures. Results may not apply to all drowning cases, and CPAP might not prevent intubation in severe situations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Drowning

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DROWNING

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CH La Rochelle - Urgence

    RECRUITING

    La Rochelle, France

  • CHITS Hôpital Ste Musse

    RECRUITING

    Toulon, 83053, France

  • CHU Nice Hôpital Pasteur

    RECRUITING

    Nice, France

  • CHU Timone - APHM

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Marseille, 13005, France

  • CHU de Montpellier - Hôpital Lapeyronie

    RECRUITING

    Montpellier, France

  • CHU de Nantes - Urgences/SAMU

    RECRUITING

    Nantes, France

  • Centre Hospitalier Côte de Lumière - SAMU/SMUR 85

    RECRUITING

    Les Sables-d'Olonne, France

  • Centre Hospitalier de la Côte Basque - Urgences

    RECRUITING

    Bayonne, France

  • Groupe Hospitalier PELLEGRIN - SAMU-SMUR

    RECRUITING

    Bordeaux, France

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