Improving airway clearance in ICU patients on mechanical ventilation

Preoxygenation for Tracheal Aspirations in Intensive Care, a Randomized Controlled Trial

Not applicable Interventional Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris · NCT06421012

This study tests if giving extra oxygen before suctioning helps ICU patients on ventilators breathe better and avoid heart problems.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment2260 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorAssistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Academic / other
Locations1 site (Paris)
Trial IDNCT06421012 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effects of preoxygenation on endotracheal suctioning in ICU patients who are on invasive mechanical ventilation. It compares patients who receive additional preoxygenation before suctioning to those who do not, aiming to assess the impact on oxygen saturation and potential cardiac complications. The study is designed to address the risks associated with suctioning procedures and to evaluate whether preoxygenation can effectively prevent desaturation events. The findings could lead to improved protocols for airway management in critically ill patients.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who are hospitalized in the ICU and have been on invasive mechanical ventilation for less than 24 hours.

Not a fit: Patients on ECMO, pregnant individuals, or those under legal protection may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance patient safety and reduce complications during airway suctioning in ICU settings.

How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on airway management, the specific approach of preoxygenation prior to suctioning in this context is novel and has not been extensively tested.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* 18 years of age or older
* Hospitalized in ICU, under invasive mechanical ventilation for less than 24 hours
* Information and signature of consent by patient or relative/trusted person, or emergency inclusion procedure

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient on ECMO
* Not affiliated to a social security system
* Pregnant
* Under legal protection (curatorship, guardianship or safeguard of justice)
* Patient under AME
* Patient included in another interventional study that may have an impact on the evaluation criteria of the present study

Where this trial is running

Paris

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions ICU Patients Under Invasive Mechanical VentilationEndotracheal suctioningPreoxygenationVentilationICU
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.