Could a new suction technique help comatose patients breathe easier?
NCT ID NCT06508008
First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a new method of clearing mucus from the airways—using intermittent suction through a breathing tube—works better than the standard continuous suction method in comatose patients who have had a stroke. About 600 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two suction techniques. The study measures oxygen levels before and after suctioning, how long the procedure takes, and whether it causes airway bleeding, along with family satisfaction.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Intermittent negative pressure sputum suction through an oral pharyngeal airway
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this suction method could become a standard way to clear airways in comatose patients, potentially improving oxygen levels and reducing complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-center trial, and results may not apply broadly. The procedure carries risks like airway bleeding or discomfort, and it is unclear if it will outperform current methods.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University
RECRUITINGNantong, Jiangsu, 226001, China
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