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
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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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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