Validation of a new method for safely suctioning sputum in comatose patients

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study involves 600 comatose patients in a hospital in China, who are randomly assigned to two groups to compare different sputum suction methods. Group A will use intermittent negative pressure suction through oral and pharyngeal ventilation, while Group B will use continuous negative pressure suction through standard oral and nasal suction. The research aims to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, and patient comfort associated with these suction techniques, as well as to determine the best practices for oropharyngeal ventilation tube placement. Key indicators such as blood oxygen saturation and respiratory distress will be monitored to assess the outcomes of the interventions.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* 1\. Clinical diagnosis of stroke; 2. Clinical diagnosis of comatose;

Exclusion Criteria:

* 1\. Clinical diagnosis of multiple organ failure; 2. Clinical diagnosis of multiple organ bleeding;

Where it's running

• Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University
  Nantong, Jiangsu, China Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Honglei Wu, MS
• Email: wu_honglei@163.com
• Phone: +8613862749927

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.