Outcomes of Tracheostomy Decannulation: Study Protocol for a Longitudinal Observational Study.
Katharina Winiker, Sarah Stierli, Martin W G Brinkhof...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41355759Actively Recruiting
Age: 18Years +
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ID06047665
Tracheostomy Decannulation Outcomes: A Longitudinal Observational Study
Led by Katharina Winiker · Updated on 2026-04-30
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Katharina Winiker
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Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying the outcomes after removing the tracheal cannula (decannulation) in adult patients hospitalized at the Swiss Paraplegic Centre Nottwil (SPC). This observational study evaluates the rate of physical complications, such as those requiring treatment, intubation, recannulation, or leading to death, over three months following decannulation. The study also explores patients' perspectives and clinical protocols related to decannulation. This study does not involve any experimental treatments but closely monitors patients who have undergone decannulation during their hospital stay at SPC. The research team collects information at multiple time points: 4 days, 1 month, and 3 months after the tracheal cannula is removed. The study aims to describe short- and long-term complications, assess factors that predict these complications, and evaluate the clinical decannulation process. Participants will be followed over a three-month period with assessments that include questionnaires about their experiences and clinical evaluations of any physical complications. Data collection also includes measuring rates of reintubation, recannulation, and death. The study uses standardized questionnaires and clinical data to understand outcomes and patient perspectives, helping to improve knowledge about decannulation management in this patient group.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Outcomes After Tracheal Cannula Removal
Who Can Participate
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adult patients 18 years or older
- Currently hospitalized in the Swiss Paraplegic Centre Nottwil
- Have had a tracheostomy with removal of the tracheal cannula during the study period
- Able to communicate in German, French, Italian, or English
- Provide study consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients for whom no decannulation is planned (e.g., due to degenerative illness)
- Patients with decannulation planned in a hospital other than Swiss Paraplegic Centre Nottwil (e.g., those hospitalized for weaning only at SPC)
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person) before decannulation
Diagnostic Evaluation
Duration - 1 week pre-decannulation
Participants undergo assessments before decannulation to evaluate prognostic factors and baseline measures.
1 visit (in-person) about 1 week before decannulation
Long-term Monitoring
Duration - 3 months post-decannulation
Participants are observed for physical complications and outcomes after tracheal cannula removal, including questionnaires on their perspectives.
3 visits (in-person or remote) at 4 days, 1 month, and 3 months post-decannulation
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Swiss Paraplegic Center Nottwil
Nottwil, Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland, 6207
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Research Team
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Gabi Müller Verbiest, PhD
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Katharina Winiker, PhD
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Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
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