Which guidance method is safer for tracheostomy? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07376525

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascıoglu Education and Research Hospital Organization Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looked at 77 ICU patients on breathing machines who needed a tracheostomy. Doctors used either a camera (bronchoscopy) or ultrasound to guide the procedure. The goal was to see which method caused fewer changes in breathing and blood gas levels. The results could help doctors choose the best approach for this common procedure.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help doctors choose the safer guidance method for tracheostomy, potentially reducing breathing complications in ICU patients.
What could go wrong: This is a small, retrospective observational study, not a controlled trial. Results may not apply to all patients, and it does not test a new treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

respiratory failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MECHANICAL VENTILATION RESPIRATORY FAILURE TRACHEOSTOMY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascıoglu Education and Research Hospital Organization

Istanbul, Sisli, 34384, Turkey (Türkiye)

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