Simple breathing test may replace scopes for tracheostomy patients

NCT ID NCT07107243

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: Capital Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a speaking valve combined with a pressure measurement can predict if the upper airway is open in people with a long-term tracheostomy. 300 participants will wear the valve for 30 minutes while pressure is measured, then undergo a bronchoscopy for comparison. If accurate, this non-invasive method could replace the more invasive scope 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 could provide a non-invasive, simpler way to check if the upper airway is open in tracheostomy patients, reducing the need for bronchoscopy.
What could go wrong: This is an early diagnostic study, not a treatment. The test may not be accurate enough to replace bronchoscopy, and results may vary across patients.

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TRACHEOSTOMY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital of Capital Medical University
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Beijing, Shijingshan, 100144, China
Hunan Rehabilitation Hospital
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Hunan, Hunan, 410000, China
Jiangbin Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
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Guangxi, Jiangbin, 530012, China
YanBian University Hospital
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Jilin City, Yanbian, 133000, China
Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University
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Henan, Zhengzhou, 450007, China

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