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Could a dedicated tracheostomy team cut ICU readmissions and speed recovery?

NCT ID NCT07755969

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Vitaz Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 10, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether a specialized multidisciplinary team can improve outcomes for hospitalized patients with a tracheostomy tube. Researchers will compare patients treated before and after the team was introduced, focusing on complications, ICU readmissions, and successful removal of the tube. The findings could help hospitals improve care for this vulnerable group.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Implementation of a specialized multidisciplinary tracheostomy team
What this could lead to
If effective, this team-based approach could reduce complications and improve recovery for hospitalized tracheostomy patients, potentially informing standard care practices.
What could go wrong
As a retrospective study, it can show associations but not prove cause and effect. Results may be influenced by other changes over time and may not apply to other hospitals.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 200 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Aug 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Mar 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

This retrospective study will include adult patients aged ≥18 years who were hospitalised between 2010 and 2026 and had a tracheostomy cannula during their hospitalisation. The study population will include patients with a tracheotomy, permanent tracheostomy, or laryngectomy, irrespective of whether care was provided with curative or palliative intent. Both patients admitted to the intensive care unit and those subsequently transferred to inpatient wards will be included. Patients receiving ambulatory care or day hospitalisation will be excluded.

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Hospitalisation between 2010 and 2026 in VITAZ (general hospital, Belgium) * Age ≥18 years. * Presence of a tracheostomy cannula (tracheotomy, permanent tracheostomy, or laryngectomy). * Curative and palliative patients will be included. Exclusion Criteria: * Ambulatory care * Day hospitalisation

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Hospital Multidisciplinary care team Outcomes Tracheostomy patients

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • VITAZ

    Sint-Niklaas, Oost-Vlaanderen, 9100, Belgium

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