Investigating fever after tracheostomy procedures
Increased Body Temperature Post Tracheostomy: a Retrospective Study
This study looks at whether fevers that happen after tracheostomy surgery in ICU patients are signs of infection or if they occur on their own.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 400 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 99 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Meir Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kfar Saba) |
| Trial ID | NCT06805214 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study examines the incidence of increased body temperature within 24 hours post-tracheostomy in ICU patients. It aims to determine whether this fever is indicative of sepsis or if it occurs independently. The study will utilize retrospective data collection from patients who underwent tracheostomy between January 2020 and January 2025. By analyzing this data, the researchers hope to clarify the relationship between post-tracheostomy fever and sepsis development.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are ICU patients who underwent tracheostomy between January 2020 and January 2025.
Not a fit: Patients who did not undergo tracheostomy during the specified time frame will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help reduce unnecessary antibiotic use and improve patient management after tracheostomy.
How similar studies have performed: While there may be studies on post-operative fever, this specific investigation into post-tracheostomy fever and its implications for sepsis is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patients admitted to the ICU from 1.2020 to 1.2025 who underwent tracheostomy during ICU admission - Exclusion Criteria: Patients who did not fullfil the above criteria \-
Where this trial is running
Kfar Saba
- Meir Medical Center — Kfar Saba, Israel (Recruiting)
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.