Wearable tech reveals hidden benefits of removing breathing tubes

NCT ID NCT07424196

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Bin Zhang Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Feb 22, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study will use wearable devices to measure heart rate, breathing, and other vital signs in 60 patients before and after their tracheostomy tube is removed. The goal is to show that removing the tube early improves health. Patients will be monitored at four key times during their hospital stay.

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What this could mean

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What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide clear evidence that removing a tracheostomy tube early improves patient health, encouraging faster removal in hospitals.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early observational study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. It measures changes but does not test a new treatment.

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