New valve trial could help stroke patients breathe easier and speak sooner

NCT ID NCT07435727

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Hongying Jiang, MD Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests two ways to help stroke patients safely remove their breathing tubes (tracheostomy). One method uses a speaking valve that allows talking, while the other gradually caps the tube. Researchers will compare success rates and safety in 120 patients across multiple hospitals.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Passy-Muir Speaking Valve and tracheostomy tube capping
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a safer, more comfortable way to remove breathing tubes in stroke patients, potentially speeding recovery and reducing complications.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, early-stage study. The results may not apply to all stroke patients, and the interventions themselves carry risks like breathing difficulty or infection.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital, Capital Medical University
RECRUITING

Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100043, China

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