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High-Flow Tracheal Therapy on Tracheobronchial Secretions in Tracheostomized Patients
Sponsor: Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain
Summary
This monocentric, randomized crossover study aims to assess the impact of high-flow tracheal therapy (HFT) on the rheological properties of tracheobronchopulmonary secretions in tracheostomized patients. The primary objective is to compare the viscoelastic characteristics of secretions collected with and without HFT. Secondary objectives include evaluating the effects of HFT on dyspnea, patient comfort, and secretion appearance. The study will take place at Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, with adult tracheostomized patients undergoing standard care.
Official title: Impact of High-Flow Tracheal Therapy on the Rheological Properties of Tracheobronchial Secretions in Tracheostomized Patients: A Randomized Crossover Study.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
15
Start Date
2025-03-20
Completion Date
2026-08-01
Last Updated
2025-03-26
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
High-Flow Tracheal Therapy
Device: Airvo 2 (Fisher \& Paykel Healthcare) Settings: Flow rate start at 40L/min and will be adapted according to tolerance; temperature aimed at 37°C or 34°C according to tolerance, FiO₂ set (if needed) according to SpO2 target values.
Locations (1)
Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc
Brussels, Belgium