Could a vibrating mesh nebuliser help clear airways in Long-Term tracheostomy patients?
NCT ID NCT06834581
First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tests whether a vibrating mesh nebuliser works better than a standard jet nebuliser for people who need long-term breathing support through a tube in their windpipe (tracheostomy). The trial will measure how well the lungs work, how easily mucus is cleared, and how breathless patients feel. Twelve adults who are already on a ventilator for at least 6 hours a day will try both devices in random order for 30 hours each.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Vibrating mesh nebuliser
- What this could lead to
- If effective, vibrating mesh nebulisers could become a standard way to deliver inhaled medications and clear mucus in people who need long-term breathing support through a tracheostomy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 12 participants, so results may not apply to all tracheostomy patients. The crossover design is short (30 hours per device), so longer-term benefits or risks remain unknown.
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Locations
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Lane Fox Unit, St Thomas' Hospital
London, London, SE1 7EH, United Kingdom