CompletedNot Applicable

A Cohort Study of Mechanically Ventilated COVID-19 Patients Undergoing Tracheostomy

United Kingdom2,234 participantsStarted 2020-08-01

Plain-language summary

COVIDTrach aims to assess the outcomes of tracheostomy in mechanically ventilated patients with COVID-19. The use of personal protective equipment and incidence of COVID-19 amongst operators is also recorded.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients * Diagnosed with COVID-19 * Mechanically ventilated * Undergoing elective surgical or percutaneous tracheostomy * Health care professionals involved in the tracheostomy procedure (main operator and assistant) Exclusion Criteria: * COVID-19 patients undergoing an emergency tracheostomy; * Patients younger than 18 years of age

What they're measuring

Time to wean

Timeframe: 12 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04572438

SponsorUniversity College, London

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2021-10-01

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