Which breathing test is safer for ICU patients? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07666880

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

Summary

This study looks at 88 ICU patients who are ready to try breathing on their own after being on a ventilator. Some patients will be taken off the ventilator completely (T-piece test), while others will breathe with a little machine help (PS-ZEEP test). The goal is to see which test puts less strain on the heart and reduces the risk of fluid buildup in the lungs, a common problem that can delay recovery.

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 breathing test for ICU patients, potentially reducing lung complications and time on a ventilator.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage observational study with only 88 participants. It measures heart pressure changes, not long-term outcomes, so results may not directly improve patient care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

pulmonary edema

As listed by the trial registrant

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

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  • Ambroise Paré Hospital -APHP

    Boulogne-Billancourt, 92100, France

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  • Limoges University hospital

    Limoges, 87042, France

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  • Nice University Hospital - Archet

    Nice, 06000, France

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  • Nice university hospital - Pasteur

    Nice, 06000, France

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