Investigating fever after tracheostomy procedures
Official title: Increased Body Temperature Post Tracheostomy: a Retrospective Study
Run by Meir Medical Center · NCT06805214 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 99 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 400 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Meir Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kfar Saba) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | March 1, 2028 |
| Study ends | March 1, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | October 9, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06805214 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are ICU patients who underwent tracheostomy between January 2020 and January 2025.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who did not undergo tracheostomy during the specified time frame will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: While there may be studies on post-operative fever, this specific investigation into post-tracheostomy fever and its implications for sepsis is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
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 it's running
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Meir Medical Center
Kfar Saba, Israel Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.