Can a smarter ventilator setting help kids breathe easier after heart surgery?
NCT ID NCT07066748
First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests two methods for taking children off mechanical ventilation after heart surgery: pressure support ventilation (PSV) and automatic tube compensation (ATC). The goal is to see which approach reduces the work of breathing and improves lung function. The study includes children aged 2 to 10 who are ready to begin weaning. By comparing these techniques, researchers hope to find a safer, faster way to remove breathing support.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- two weaning methods: pressure support ventilation (PSV) and automatic tube compensation (ATC)
- What this could lead to
- If one method proves better, it could reduce time on ventilators and lower complication risks for children after heart surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 34 children, so results may not apply broadly. Both methods are already in use, so major breakthroughs are unlikely.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of medicine ,Alexandria university
Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, 21521, Egypt
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