TRACHEOSTOMY

This study looks at whether a non-invasive test using a speaking valve and pressure measurement can accurately predict if the upper airway is open in people who have had a tracheostomy for a long time. Researchers will compare this test to a standard bronchoscopy in 300 participa…

This study tracks 120 tracheostomy patients in a rehabilitation hospital to see how speaking valves affect their breathing and heart health. Participants wear monitoring devices before, during, and after using the valve for 30 minutes. The goal is to measure changes in oxygen lev…

This study follows 150 adults who have had their tracheostomy tube removed (decannulation) while at the Swiss Paraplegic Centre. The goal is to track complications like breathing problems, infections, or the need to put the tube back in. No new treatment is given; the study simpl…

This study tests whether a quick, 3-ounce water swallow test can accurately detect if people with a tracheostomy are aspirating (liquid going into the lungs). Researchers will compare the water test results with the current gold-standard methods (a camera through the nose or an X…

This study aims to understand if feeding difficulties are linked to quality of life in children who have a tracheostomy (a breathing tube in the throat). Researchers will assess 80 children under 18 using interviews and feeding evaluations. The goal is to identify common feeding …

This study looks at children with tracheostomies to see if symptoms noticed by parents or doctors can predict serious airway problems found during routine scope exams. Researchers will compare symptom reports with actual findings from endoscopy. The goal is to understand how ofte…

This study is testing a new, standardized care pathway for children who need a tracheostomy (a breathing tube in the neck). The goal is to help these children leave the hospital sooner and reduce stress for their families. The pathway includes digital tools, education, and suppor…

This study looks back at the last 10 years to understand how many people in Denmark use a breathing machine at home through a tube in their throat. Researchers will examine which diseases lead to this need and how many patients survive one year after starting. The goal is to gath…