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Effects of Tracheostomy Decannulation on Respiratory Function
Led by Capital Medical University · Updated on 2026-03-11
100
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
65 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
This single-center prospective study enrolls adult patients with long-term tracheostomy who are ready for tube removal (decannulation). Twenty-four hours before decannulation, each participant will receive three physiologic tests-breathing through the tracheostomy tube, breathing with a one-way speaking valve, and breathing with the tube capped. Standard pulmonary-function and arterial-blood-gas measurements will be taken during each test and again 5 days after the tube is removed. The study compares these methods to identify which pre-decannulation test best predicts safe, successful decannulation and to describe the overall impact of tube removal on respiratory function.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effects of Tracheostomy Decannulation on Respiratory Function
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 63 18 years.
- Tracheostomised patient whose primary illness is stable and scheduled for elective decannulation in the rehabilitation unit.
- Able to tolerate a one-way speaking valve for 63 4 hours on the day before planned decannulation.
- Capable of following instructions and completing bedside spirometry.
- Patient or legally authorised representative has provided written informed consent.
You will not qualify if you...
- No tracheostomy in place or requirement for re-intubation/re-cannulation after planned decannulation.
- Inability to perform lung-function testing via the tracheostomy tube or mouth/nose (e.g., severe upper-airway obstruction, facial deformity).
- Unstable cardiopulmonary or neurological status making spirometry unsafe (e.g., ongoing myocardial ischemia, uncontrolled arrhythmia, severe agitation).
- Any acute condition requiring isolation precautions that preclude study procedures.
- Refusal or inability to sign informed consent.
- Missing or incomplete key outcome data.
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital, Capital Medical University
Beijing, China
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
J
Jia Deng
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
0
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