Pressure Course in the Tube Cuff During Swallowing
Sponsor
University Hospital Freiburg (Other)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT00862797
Collaborator
(none)
20
1
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
Leakage of fluid from the subglottic space to the lungs occurs along the longitudinal folds within the wall of endotracheal tube (ETT) cuffs. In this project the researchers investigate the possible effect of swallowing on the pressure course in the ETT cuff.
| Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
|---|---|---|
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Study Design
Study Type:
Observational
Anticipated Enrollment
:
20 participants
Observational Model:
Cohort
Time Perspective:
Prospective
Official Title:
Pressure Course in the Tube Cuff During Swallowing
Study Start Date
:
Jan 1, 2008
Actual Primary Completion Date
:
May 1, 2009
Arms and Interventions
| Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
|---|---|
| endotracheal tube Patients intubated with cuffed endotracheal tubes |
Other: pressure measurement during swallowing
measurement of endotracheal tube cuff pressure during swallowing while recovering from anaesthesia
|
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study:
18 Years
and Older
Sexes Eligible for Study:
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
No
Inclusion Criteria:
-
age over 18 years
-
general anaesthesia or intensive care medicine treatment
Exclusion Criteria:
- refusal of written informed consent
Contacts and Locations
Locations
| Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Medical Center Freiburg | Freiburg | Germany | 79106 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- University Hospital Freiburg
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Daniel Steinmann, MD, University Medical Center Freiburg
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.Responsible Party:
,
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00862797
Other Study ID Numbers:
- 273/07
First Posted:
Mar 17, 2009
Last Update Posted:
Feb 2, 2010
Last Verified:
Mar 1, 2009