Study seeks optimal timing for tracheostomy in COVID-19 ICU patients

NCT ID NCT06346210

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Uppsala University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study looked at 4000 COVID-19 patients in Swedish ICUs who needed a breathing machine. Researchers compared outcomes based on how soon after starting ventilation a tracheostomy was performed. The goal was to see if earlier or later timing affects how many days patients are free from the ventilator and survival rates.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Tracheostomy (a surgical procedure to create an opening in the neck for breathing support)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors decide the best time to perform a tracheostomy in COVID-19 patients, potentially reducing time on a ventilator and improving outcomes.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so it can show associations but not prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to other patient groups or future variants.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

COVID-19

As listed by the trial registrant

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

COVID-19

Contacts and locations

Locations

Uppsala University

Uppsala, Sweden

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